Another dumb question !!!!!!!! I know that daylily blooms only last a day, but they bloom a lot. How long is the blooming season for daylilies? Two weeks, two months, etc. And do they bloom more than once a year as some other flowers do?
It depends on the cultivar. The dwarf daylily "Stella de Oro" is one of the longest blooming daylilies and is a repeat bloomer. Other varieties bloom either early, middle or late season. It's great to have a variety, and I've got a lot of Stellas all around my yard...they stay compact and look great even when not in bloom.
The oriental lily keeps it blooms on for over two weeks on the (white easter lily) that is why I want more of that type and not the ones that blooms only for a day.
On my original post I listed the names of the ones I bought. So I guess I just got a pretty color and not necessarily the best for blooming again and again. Mine will be container planted, so can/should I plant something else in the same planter(before or after they bloom) that would bloom later in the season, or just have tons of planters
It would depend on the size of your daylilies and the size of the containers. Stella de Oro's are very cold hardy plants, and will actually overwinter here in whiskey barrel sized containers without freezing out. They look good all by themselves. Keep in mind the heights of the daylilies you've purchased, and if you have a big enough container you may be able to mix in other plants. Daylilies look good as border plants and would drape nicely over the edge of a large container...maybe you could plant a tall ornamental grass in the center of the pot to add some texture.
Daylilies Hi, I found these links I thought might help... http://www.extension.umn.edu/distributi ... G1106.html
Day lilies from seed. I have a few day liles growing in gravel in a corner of my garden. They have come up year after year and I don't know how they got there. I kept the seeds from last years blooms and would like to grow more plants from these seeds (if that is possible) but would prefer them in a more sunny area than they are now (which is virtually all day shade). Could anyone tell me how I could grow more from the seeds? I don't know whether to start them straight in the ground, or in a tray and I don't know what soil is best. They've certainly thrived where they are so I don't want to dig these ones up but I would like to see some elsewhere in my garden. If anyone has done this I'd appreciate advice and information regarding when I could expect flowers which I'm almost certain won't be this year. Thanks. Emma
Daylily seeds Why not divide the daylilies you have instead of the mess and frustration of getting seeds to germinate? It's easy.
Day Lilies Thanks Bullthistle. I had considered doing that last year but I wondered if, as they seem so established there, it might kill them if I disturbed them. Are they very hardy plants that tend to thrive in most soils? The soil in the remainder of the garden is very different from the spot these plants are in, which is virtually devoid of soil which I had dug out years ago, plastic sheeting layed to prevent weeds and then tons of coloured pebbled poured in. I didn't expect anything to grow there but have been surprised at the lilies appearing and also baby sycamores in their hundreds, which I pull as soon as I spot them. I'd appreciate information on how to divide them. I have very little experience of gardening except for growing lavender and coleus plants in the garden and tomatoes and cucumber in the greenhouse!!!
Daylily propagation. Sorry I forgot to post my blog address http://propagatingperennials.blogspot.com
A word of caution: If you have outside cats, be careful with the Lillys. They are deadly to cats if they eat or lick the bloom and leaves. They just had an article on that on the news this past week.
