daylily

When it comes to watering your Hemerocallis ‘Heron’ daylily, less is typically more. This plant will do best with an occasional deep watering, generally every 7-10 days in the warmer months. In the cooler months, however, water once every 10-14 days. When watering, it's best to saturate the soil around the plants, rather than using shallow frequency watering or overhead sprinklers. Additionally, avoid getting the foliage wet as this can cause leaf fungal diseases. Adding a layer of mulch around the plants can help conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Happy growing!

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Heron') requires 6 to 8 hours of direct, full sunshine each day. Ideally, daylilies should receive sun in the morning and be protected from extreme afternoon sun and overheating, as well as potential cold damage. Prolonged afternoon shade may reduce flowering. Daylilies growing in shaded spots may still grow and flower but likely won’t produce as abundant blooms as plants grown in full sunshine. If possible, provide daylilies with morning sun and some afternoon shade for best results.

Daylilies are a popular plant species that should be pruned regularly to maintain their shape and appearance. When it comes to pruning Hemerocallis 'Heron', it can be pruned once a year in the late spring or early summer, just before the new growth begins. When pruning, cut off any dead or withered leaves and flowers, as well as any damaged or diseased leaves and stems. Cut the plant in a way that leaves the centre of the plant with enough foliage to receive streams of sunlight from all angles. Ideally, about 1-third of the plant should be cut away each year to maintain a healthy, vigorous and attractive clump. Additionally, you may want to trim the remaining foliage to create a mounding shape or shape that fits your landscape. Be mindful not to over prune daylilies, as this could cause the plant to become weak or bare of foliage. Pruning should not happen more than once a year, and then only with caution.