Hemerocallis

The genus Daylily (Hemerocallis) unites about 20 rhizomatous, sometimes table-forming perennial herbaceous species, which are characterized by basal double-row, whole-edged, broadly linear belt-shaped leaves. Funnel-shaped flowers are very similar to lily flowers, but most species bloom only for one day, although this is compensated by the fact that the flowering period lasts several weeks. Peduncles are leafless. Daylily orange (Hemerocallis aurantiaca) originated from Japan, up to 90 cm high. The flowers are large, dark orange, appearing in early summer. Daylily lemon yellow (H. citrina) is native to China, grows up to 120 cm in height. In June, lemon-yellow flowers with a faint smell bloom. Daylily yellow (H. flava) is found in Europe and Asia, with a height of 80 cm. In June, yellow fragrant flowers bloom. Daylily minor (H. minor) is an Asian species with a height of 30-40 cm with dark red flowers on the outside and yellow inside. Blooms from May to July. Tunberg's daylily (H. tunbergii) originated from Japan, with a height of 70 cm. In June-July, orange-yellow flowers bloom. Wild-growing species and numerous garden forms and varieties are united under the name hybrid daylily (H. hybrida hort.). Daylily hybrid is divided into monochrome (yellow, orange, pink, red) and two-color hybrids (the same color as monochrome hybrids, but with a yellow or green mouth).

The genus Daylily (Hemerocallis) unites about 20 rhizomatous, sometimes table-forming perennial herbaceous species, which are characterized by basal double-row, whole-edged, broadly linear belt-shaped leaves. Funnel-shaped flowers are very similar to lily flowers, but most species bloom only for one day, although this is compensated by the fact that the flowering period lasts several weeks. Peduncles are leafless.

Daylily orange (Hemerocallis aurantiaca) originated from Japan, up to 90 cm high. The flowers are large, dark orange, appearing in early summer.

Daylily lemon yellow (H. citrina) is native to China, grows up to 120 cm in height. In June, lemon-yellow flowers with a faint smell bloom.

Daylily yellow (H. flava) is found in Europe and Asia, with a height of 80 cm. In June, yellow fragrant flowers bloom.

Daylily minor (H. minor) is an Asian species with a height of 30-40 cm with dark red flowers on the outside and yellow inside. Blooms from May to July.

Tunberg's daylily (H. tunbergii) originated from Japan, with a height of 70 cm. In June-July, orange-yellow flowers bloom.

Wild-growing species and numerous garden forms and varieties are united under the name hybrid daylily (H. hybrida hort.). Daylily hybrid is divided into monochrome (yellow, orange, pink, red) and two-color hybrids (the same color as monochrome hybrids, but with a yellow or green mouth).

Cultivation

Daylilies, or daylilies, are open-ground plants suitable for group planting on lawns, mixborders, flowerbeds, for making bouquets and compositions. When grown in pots, on balconies and terraces, their sizes are usually smaller.

Location

These plants need good lighting, possibly open sun. However, they also tolerate partial shade. Daylilies can even be planted in the shade of trees and shrubs, and they get diffused light in this case.

Temperature

Daylilies tolerate cold well, but do not like winter frosts. Although the optimal temperature for growth is in the range from 14 to 20 °C, daylilies feel great even at higher values.

Watering

Young plants are watered during the growing season. Adult plants of open ground require watering only during prolonged drought. The soil for potted plants should always be kept slightly moist.

Transplant

Potted specimens are transplanted into new containers in the spring, each time using a slightly larger pot than the previous one.

Care

Remove withered flowers, and at the end of the flowering period, the stem is cut off almost at the root.

Reproduction

They are propagated in early spring by dividing the bush. It is important to divide a large plant in such a way that the resulting parts are large enough to ensure abundant flowering in the first year after reproduction. Young potted and obtained by dividing plants are planted in a permanent place in fertile soil, which it is desirable to fill with well-rotted manure.

They are propagated in early spring by dividing the bush. It is important to divide a large plant in such a way that the resulting parts are large enough to ensure abundant flowering in the first year after reproduction.

Young potted and obtained by dividing plants are planted in a permanent place in fertile soil, which it is desirable to fill with well-rotted manure.

Diseases

Nematodes cause the formation of whitish galls on the roots, resulting in root rot. The problem can be solved by sowing marigolds in the neighborhood. The larvae of gall flies (Cecidomyiidae) settle on the buds and destroy them. They fight them by treating them with insecticides before flowering. Snails and slugs that eat leaves and flower stalks are destroyed using appropriate baits.

Acquisition

In gardening centers and flower nurseries, you can buy daylily seedlings in cups all year round. The best time to shop is in spring. A well-formed plant should be purchased; it is removed from the pot, checking for galls on the roots caused by nematode infestation.