daylily

Daylilies should be watered regularly for best bloom quality. During the growing season, water every 2-3 days, making sure to thoroughly moisten the entire root zone. Pay special attention to the root zone during dry spells or drought and supplement rainfall with supplemental irrigation. When watering, avoid wetting the foliage. Daylilies do not require fertilization to perform unless the soil is exceptionally poor in nutrients, and then a slow-release fertilizer can be applied at the beginning of the season. Over-fertilizing can result in too much vegetative growth. Once established, daylilies can tolerate dry spells and benefit from deep infrequent watering. In summary, daylilies should be watered every 2-3 days during the growing season, making sure to moisten the entire root zone. Avoid wetting the foliage. Fertilization is not necessary unless soil is particularly poor in nutrients. During dry spells or drought, supplement natural rainfall with supplemental irrigation. In established plants, deep infrequent watering can benefit growth without over-watering.

Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Mississippi Red Dragon') is a sun-loving plant and needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the spring and summer, they should get the full benefit of the sun to bloom. In late summer and early fall they can tolerate some shade as long as they still receive at least 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. During the winter, daylilies will need very little sunlight, so any bright spot in your house should be enough to keep them healthy and happy.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Mississippi Red Dragon') should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when temperatures are still cool and before new growth begins. Pruning should be done using sharp pruning shears to cut back the foliage to about 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) above the soil line. Be sure to cut off any dead or diseased foliage. This will promote fresh, new growth and allow the daylily to bloom strongly for the upcoming season. In addition, daylilies can be lightly trimmed or divided in late summer after the flowers have faded. This will help to rejuvenate the plants and ensure a healthy and vibrant display of blooms the following season.