You should have daylilies in your yard if you want bright summer color that does well in all kinds of conditions. You can get daylilies in a lot of different colors, and they are both tough and pretty. Here is a look at our collection of daylilies that bloom again and again, giving you color all summer long.
Most perennials bloom for just a few weeks, but daylilies are an exception. Daylilies get their common name from the fact that each individual bloom only lasts a day. But each flowering stem has about twelve buds that open one after the other to keep the color going. Growers divide daylilies into groups based on when they bloom: early, middle, or late in the season. However, some daylilies bloom from spring well into fall. These plants are called “rebloomers” or “ever-bloomers.”
Some of the most popular reblooming daylilies include the cultivar ‘Stella de Oro’ and its relatives. The sunny, golden-yellow flowers of ‘Stella de Oro’ have a light scent and bloom over the grass-like, apple-green leaves from early June until frost. These plants are tough, easy-going, and bright, so they fit beautifully into all kinds of sunny landscapes. A hybrid of ‘Stella de Oro’ called ‘Happy Returns’ features ruffled, slightly fragrant, lemon-yellow blooms.
Another favorite pair of reblooming daylilies are Earlybird Cardinal and Earlybird Oriole. Both have bright colors and ruffled “pie crust” edges on their petals. One is watermelon red and the other is deep orange. Like their names say, they bloom earlier in the season, around the middle of June, and keep blooming well into the fall.
But these are just a few favorites from our collection. If you’re looking for something more pinkish in color, try ‘Just Plum Happy. ’ Its blooms are a complex shade of mauve-pink and orange with a darker plum-purple eye. And for a bold, crimson statement in your landscape, look for ‘Pardon Me. This daylily starts to bloom in June and stays open later than most daylilies, giving you a bright splash of color when you get home in the late afternoon. There are more daylilies in the Nursery Yard. They come in different colors and most of them bloom again and again.
As some people say, it takes a special effort to kill a daylily. As long as it gets some sun or light shade and doesn’t get too wet or dry, a daylily will do well. Its style also works well in both formal and informal gardens. It looks great to put daylilies in rows along the edge of a garden bed or up against the foundation of a house. For a perennial bed with other summer blooming plants, group a few together. You can also use them as a low-maintenance ground cover instead of grass on a slope that is hard to mow. Plus, daylilies are great for the rain garden because they can handle different amounts of soil moisture.
The fact is daylilies are independent, almost indestructible plants that require very little attention at all. Daylilies are famously tolerant of a wide range of environments in sun or shade. They rarely see a bug or a disease either. But if you really want your daylily to bloom more every year, put it somewhere in full sun that stays moist and has healthy, well-drained soil. Another way to ensure great blooming every season is to remove spent blooms before they produce seed.
Daylilies are vigorous growers, but they don’t spread out much. So after a few years, they can begin to crowd themselves out. If you notice that your daylily is losing its health and blooming less, it might be time to divide it and plant the pieces in different areas of your yard. It’s best to divide daylilies when they’re not in bloom – typically early spring or late fall. Either way works, but remember that plants that were split in the spring might not bloom the first summer after being replanted.
You may have noticed that daylilies are often used in Omaha gardens, and there’s a good reason for that. For one, they’re gorgeous. Another reason is that they are simple, dependable, and able to handle any problems our weather and soil may throw at them. And for a limited time, our entire collection of daylilies are on sale – now starting at $7. 99.
You can look at our whole collection in the Nursery Yard, or you can use Mulhall’s To-Go’s drive-through pickup to find the right ones to add color to your yard all summer long.
Daylilies are beloved for their colorful, trumpet-shaped blooms that brighten up gardens in summer. Many modern daylily cultivars are rebloomers, meaning they flower repeatedly over an extended period rather than just once. With proper care, reblooming daylilies like Stella d’Oro can provide continuous blooms from early summer through fall frost. Follow these tips to keep your daylilies flowering abundantly over the entire growing season.
Choose Repeating Bloomers
Select daylily varieties specifically bred to rebloom. Good repeat bloomers flower prolifically from early summer well into fall. They form new flower buds quickly as soon as each blossom finishes.
Some excellent reblooming daylily cultivars include
- Stella d’Oro – gold flowers continuously
- Happy Returns – lemon yellow blooms all season
- Rosy Returns – rose-pink rebloomer
- Pardon Me – cherry red repeats
- My Melinda – peachy-pink recurrent bloomer
Avoid once-blooming types that only flower for a couple weeks Stick with rebloomers for nonstop color,
Water Thoroughly
Adequate soil moisture is crucial for getting daylilies to bloom steadily all summer. Allowing plants to dry out will significantly reduce flower production.
Water reblooming daylilies at their roots about 1-2 times per week during the growing season. More frequent watering may be needed during hot, dry weather.
Daylilies grown in containers need more frequent watering than in-ground plants. Check soil daily and water whenever top few inches become dry.
Deadhead Diligently
Removing spent blooms before seed pods form redirects the plant’s energy into making more flowers instead of seeds.
Pinch off faded flowers just behind the wilted bloom every 2-3 days. Making deadheading a consistent habit results in the most repeat blooms.
Letting old blooms linger results in less rebloom. Prompt deadheading keeps plants attractive and blooming.
Apply Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizing daylilies encourages vigorous growth and prolific blooming. Use a balanced 10-10-10 or similar fertilizer.
Fertilize when growth resumes in early spring, then supplement with another application 4-6 weeks later to support summer-long bloom.
Always follow label directions. Overfertilizing can damage daylilies.
Divide Congested Plants
Mature daylily clumps over 5 years old will bloom less without division.
In early fall, dig up overcrowded patches and replant individual fans spaced 15-24 inches apart.
Dividing rejuvenates plants. Newly divided daylilies bloom better next season.
Allow Plenty of Sunlight
Daylilies thrive best with at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. Insufficient light leads to reduced blooms and floppy growth.
Try moving plants to a sunnier spot if they are not blooming well. South or west facing sites work great.
Prune Foliage
Pruning half of the foliage after spring blooms leads to better rebloom. Removing some leaves reduces energy going to vegetation so more goes to flowers.
Never prune leaves before blooming since they provide energy for initial bloom. Avoid cutting all the way to the ground.
Control Pests
Insects and diseases will quash reblooming if not treated early. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles, and daylily rust are common problems.
Inspect plants frequently. Take rapid action at the first sign of pests using organic solutions. Healthy plants bloom best.
With excellent care all season long, your daylilies will keep the garden filled with blossoms for months on end. Just be attentive to their needs for ample moisture, nutrients, sunlight and pest prevention.
How to Deadhead & Prune Reblooming Daylilies – July 2023
FAQ
Is Miracle-Gro good for daylilies?
How to get day lilies to bloom all summer?
How do you keep daylilies blooming all summer?
You can choose to keep your daylilies blooming all summer by diligent pruning or by planting a variety of species. Whichever you choose, I’m confident this guide will help you keep colorful daylily blooms popping up all season! Learn how to deadhead daylilies to keep them blooming all summer.
When should you plant daylilies?
For your daylilies to bloom all summer, you must plant them in early spring or fall. Alternatively, consider planting them at least six weeks before the summer season or earlier if possible.
Do daylilies bloom all summer?
If you want your garden to have daylilies blooming all summer, you can plant a mix of varieties that flower early, mid-summer, and late. This method adds a colorful punch to your garden while reducing the need for you to prune your daylilies to extend flowering time.
How do you grow daylilies in summer?
Make sure you have ample sunlight each day for your daylilies. Identify a more sunny place for the rhizomes if necessary. Or, you can enhance sunlight exposure for your daylilies by pruning nearby trees and shrubs. Is Growing Daylilies Difficult in Summer? Growing daylily flowers is not a complicated task at all.
How do you re-bloom daylilies?
You can set your daylilies back to bloom by doing several things. When they become too crowded, divide, and replant them. Rebloomable daylilies are the best type to use for re-blooming daylilies. Stella de Oro, Advanced Party, Apricot Sparkles, Anzac, and Barbara Mitchell are some of them.
How do I choose the best daylily flowers?
There are a wide variety of daylily flowers. There are so many that it is hard to choose which ones are best for your yard. The key to having continuous blooms is to select a reblooming variety. The next thing to look for is the type of conditions your new flower requires.