daylily

Daylilies should be watered thoroughly, about once or twice per week, depending on the time of year and the weather. In the warmer months of spring and summer, they should be watered more often than in the colder months of fall and winter when they need less water. For the Hemerocallis 'Techny Spider' variety, soil should be kept evenly moist, but not wet. The best way to water daylilies is to use a trickle-down watering method where water is applied slowly, at the base of the plant, until the soil is completely saturated. Watering from overhead can lead to fungal and disease issues, so it's best avoided.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis 'Techny Spider') do best when they get about 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. This can be full sun or partial sun—either will be suitable for daylilies. It's best for them to get morning sun and afternoon shade if possible, since this will help the flowers last longer. If planted in full sun, daylilies should be watered more often to prevent them from drying out. It's also important to keep the soil around the plants lightly moist.

Daylilies of the 'Techny Spider' variety should be pruned in late autumn or late winter before new growth starts in the spring. Daylilies should be pruned back to within 6 inches of the soil. The foliage should also be removed following the pruning as this improves air circulation and discourages disease. As daylilies are perennial plants, they tend to recover quickly and will benefit from regular pruning, resulting in more blooms and healthier foliage.