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Plants
are shipped bare root and should be planted as soon as
possible after receiving. If needed, plants can be stored dry and cool for seven to ten
days.
When planting, spread the roots over a
central cone of soil and then add more soil to cover the crown to one
inch. Water thoroughly after planting.
Best results are obtained when the soil is
well drained. We have clay soil here and have added mulch to improve drainage.
Fertilization:
Feeding should be minimal during the first
four to six weeks after planting. You can add a small amount of controlled
release fertilizers like Osmocote or Nutricote to the root area but it does not
seem to be necessary in our clay soils. We top dress with composted horse
manure as needed to conserve moisture.
Watering:
Plants should be kept evenly moist after
planting until they establish. Once established they can be allowed to dry
out slightly.
Temperature:
Our temperatures range from 10 degrees in
Winter to 95 degrees in the Summer. Note that some
evergreen varieties will die back completely to the ground if frozen and may not
make it to spring. If you live in a really cold climate then buy dormant
varieties. Snow does not seem to be a problem and may help to insulate the
roots.
Pests:
Daylilies do not present many problems with
pests and diseases. Plants should be monitored and treated as necessary
for thrips and mites. Occasionally we have had spider mite problems with those
tender varieties that we over winter in the green house.
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