How do I keep my day lillies blooming?

Question

How do I keep my day lillies blooming?

Answer 1

You can extend your blooming by getting reblooming daylilies.  Stella D'Oro is a rebloomer, which is why it's grown so often.

There are a lot of rebloomers available, some doing much better than others.

Oakes Daylilies has a great selection of them, and the plants they ship are big and healthy.  They are also guaranteed forever.

Answer 2

I have had no luck with day lillies blooming all summer.  Like other types of flowers, they only have a short cycle.

Answer 3

Different varieties of daylillies bloom at different times. Nothing will change their bloom time or length, except for different climates and temps.

If you are looking for a long bloom time, look for "Stella De Oro". It blooms May-July in zones 3-9.

Answer 4

I agree with Casper - the stella doro's (sp?) are the way to go. They're a beautiful bright yellow and last a long time.

To keep the blooms abundant throughout the season, be sure to pinch off the seed pods that occupy the stems after each blossom dies.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Stella D'oro is the smaller, bright yellow version that has the longest and most prolific bloom season, and you can keep it reblooming longest by deadheading -- pop the bulbous growth off after the flower has died away. This makes the plant think it has to produce more flowers. This plant is easy to get starts from -- most landscapers use it because it has such a long bloom season and because it is very reliable.

Answer 6

You don't. They will only bloom for a couple of weeks and then their season is over. To ensure continuous colour you need to plant things that bloom at different times of the season. I have crocus coming through the snow followed by tulips, then iris, roses, peonies, etc., etc.