daylily

When it comes to watering, daylily plants should be provided with an inch of water per week, ideally from the rain. If rainfall is not sufficient, use a sprinkler to provide an inch of water each week. Water daylily plants every 7-14 days in spring to fall, and scale back on watering in the winter to every 3-4 weeks. Aim to water daylily plants at ground level and not directly on the leaves, and avoid over-watering.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Wayside King Royale') prefer to be planted in a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; however, they can tolerate up to 8 hours of sunlight. During the hottest part of the day, however, it is best to provide partial shade. If the daylilies are exposed to direct sunlight all day long in hot climates it can result in leaf burn or fading of the blossoms. The best way to provide enough sunlight is to plant the daylily in an area that gets early morning sunlight and afternoon shade.

Daylilys (Hemerocallis 'Wayside King Royale'), like many other perennials, can benefit from a little pruning once in a while to encourage healthier growth. Pruning daylilies should be done at the end of the growing season when the foliage has died down. Before you start, it’s important to note that daylilies bloom on new growth, which means you want to avoid pruning at the beginning of the year as it can hinder upcoming blooms. To prune daylilies, start by removing any flowers or stems that have gone to seed. Then, use clean, sharp gardening shears to prune off any of the remaining foliage that has browned or died down to the ground. Finally, shape the plant if desired by trimming back any long or lanky stems. It is important to make sure that the shears are clean and sharp to avoid damage to the plant’s soft stem tissue. Wipe down the shears with isopropyl alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of any disease or pests. After pruning the daylilies, the soil should be well-watered and fertilized to help encourage healthy growth and blooms.