Flowers - a living decoration of any garden. As you know, all the flowers bloom differently and at different times of the day. Therefore, from the successful selection of plants will depend on whether your garden will bloom around the clock and from spring to autumn. But not only this is guided by experienced flower growers. Much depends also on personal predilections. Someone likes peonies , some dahlias , and somebody is unevenly breathing to the daylilies. That's about them then we'll talk.
Daylilies in the garden
This beautiful flower can, in truth, become the pearl of your garden. Their pretty large beautiful flowers will please you throughout the summer. And this is quite a rare phenomenon, when the flower blooms about 2-2.5 months. Daylilies just from such. In addition, these plants also have decorative leaves that perfectly fit into the bouquet composition. Well, perhaps, one of the most important features of these colors can be considered their unpretentiousness. They are able to grow in almost any conditions, and endure the winter stubbornly. But, of course, the better you take care of them, the more abundant and lush they will blossom.
Choose a place
The choice of a landing site will depend on what sorts of daylilies you decide to plant. Daylilies of light varieties prefer sunny places where, bathed in the sun, will look very impressive. But dark varieties in the bright sun suffer. The petals of their flowers burn out and quickly fade. For these daylilies it is better to choose a more shaded place. However, for both, preferably the absence of near shrubs and large trees.
The soil must be well drained, loose and rich in organic compounds. Like most flowers, daylilies feel unwell in acidic soil. In principle, there is no need to make special efforts to prepare the soil for planting daylilies. Good garden soil will suit them.
Planting daylilies
Planting daylilies can begin in the spring and continue in the summer. Purchased flowers can be immediately planted in the place intended for them. Before planting the plant, it is recommended to inspect and remove all dead parts. If the roots of the plant look sluggish and dry, they can be soaked for a while in the water with the addition of a small amount of fertilizers. If the roots have minor damage, it is desirable to treat them with a fungicide. This is especially true when planting in the summer.
The process of planting is quite simple. A large hole is being dug out. In its center it is necessary to leave a small hillock on which the daylily is placed. It is necessary to carefully spread its roots. Root neck should not be too deep (no more than 2-3 cm). Watering with water, we drop the plant with soil, slightly compacting it. Having finished landing, we spend abundant watering.
When can I transplant the daylilies?
Transplant daylilies can be almost at any time. They easily transfer the transplant and get well in a new place. But most flower growers recommend a transplant in August, after the daylilies will bloom.
Top dressing of daylilies
Timely and proper top dressing of daylilies will become a pledge of abundant flowering. It should be noted that there is no universal fertilizer suitable for all soils. Therefore, choose fertilizer, based on the characteristics of your site. If there is a lack of soil, for example, potassium in the daylily leaves turn yellow. In this case, preference should be given to potash fertilizers. And the use of phosphorus fertilizers has a beneficial effect on the root system and the development of seeds.
The first fertilizing should be carried out immediately after the snow falls with complex fertilizers. The second time should be fed in late April early May. This will have a positive effect on the growth and development of plants. The third time to feed the daylilies is recommended during the active bud formation somewhere in June. The final feeding is carried out in August. It is aimed at increasing the number of flowers next year.
Diseases of daylilies
Despite the fact that the daylilies are hardy enough, they are also susceptible to some diseases. Most often in gardeners there is a lack of flowering in the plant. Why does the daylily do not bloom? There can be several reasons. The main ones are: deep penetration of the root neck during planting, overdose with nitrogen fertilizers, excessive soil moisture. In all these cases, the plant will continue to grow, but, alas, you will not see flowers. If this happened to your handsome men, then the best way would be to transplant the daylilies to a new location, with all the necessary conditions.
As you can see, there is no difficulty in growing and caring for daylilies. Observance of these simple rules will help you to achieve good results, and bright flowers of the daylily will please you all summer.