Daylilies

Daylilies hybridize readily and some 35000 cultivars have now been officially registered. This figure is being increased by some 200-400 new named cultivars each year. The American Hemerocallis Society has categorized Daylily cultivars in several ways.

Although Daylilies do not require not much care, a proper dose of chemical fertilizer like 6-6-6 or 8-8-8 (NPK) will result in more and larger blooms and vigorous growth. Nitrogenous fertilizer such as calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) also improves foliage and flower when applied before blooming.

Daylilies are propagated by division of clumps. Daylilies are strong and durable plants. Clumps should be selected from those plants which are 3-4 years. If clumps are taken from only one year old plants, they will produce only foliage & no flowers. Each clump should have at least one visible bud and one to three roots. Clumps should be free from any external injury and bruises.

Daylilies are the easiest growing perennial plants whose large beautiful flowers enhance the glory of the gardens. They come in a wide range of colours, shapes & sizes. They are well known for their hardiness because the plant can flourish well in a wide variety of soil & climatic conditions with little or no care. The botanical name of Daylily is Hemerocallis.