daylily

The daylily (Hemerocallis 'Atoll') prefers moist, well-drained soil and a sunny location. Water the daylily deeply after planting, then water weekly, unless there is a steady rain. Depending on the temperature and humidity, additional watering may be necessary. During hot weather, plants may require additional watering to supplement rainfall. Check soil moisture at least once a week; if the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry, water the plant. During the growing season, water-in a slow-release fertilizer according to instructions on the fertilizer package.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Atoll') prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. The bloom will be most vigorous with longer amounts of sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day is best avoided, as it can cause sunburn on the foliage. Monitoring the location of the plant and observing its reaction to the amount of sunlight it is receiving is the best way to tell if it's getting enough of the right kind of light.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Atoll') should be pruned at the end of the flowering season, early in autumn. Since daylilies are relatively pest and disease resistant, only minimal pruning is required. You can deadhead the spent flowers and old foliage to tidy up the plants. Then, use pruning shears to remove the older foliage that has yellowed or started to die back. Try to remove only about 1-third of the foliage at a time, to limit shock on the daylilies. If needed, you can cut back new shoots growing in undesirable directions or too far from the clump. Follow up the trimming with a layer of compost or a balanced fertilizer.