Such a topic as daylily transplantation is of interest to many beginner gardeners. This beautiful flower won the sympathy of people due to its appearance and unpretentious nature. Daylilies, the varieties of which amaze the imagination with a variety of shapes and shades, have become regular guests in the areas of our compatriots. In order for such flowers to show off in your flowerbed, it is enough to study simple information about planting and caring for them.
general description
The birthplace of this flower is East Asia, and it has been known since the 18th century. It is a large bud in the form of a funnel. The color of the bud differs depending on the variety. About three buds can grow at the same time, and the entire period when you can enjoy the flowering of the plant is almost a month.
The root system has a fleshy structure, there are also multiple appendages, which allows the plant to tolerate dry periods perfectly. Peduncles are able to reach a meter in height. After the buds fade, seed boxes appear in their place. It is not difficult to grow daylilies. Planting and care in the open ground is possible even for a novice gardener.
Site selection
Before planting a daylily flower, you need to choose a place for its growth. It is worth remembering that the plant loves the sun, which means that choose the appropriate site. But here you need to consider the variety of the flower, since varieties with red, purple, violet and other dark buds should be planted in more dark places.
In general, so that you do not have problems with the development of the flower, follow the following recommendations when choosing a place:
- You can not plant flowers close to large trees or bushes;
- make sure that the area where the flowers grow is not in the lowland;
- the soil on the flower bed should be rich in organic matter and be neutral or slightly acidic;
- Provide a good drainage layer to keep the water from stagnating.
Transplant Rules
Transplanting daylilies, as well as their planting, occur as follows:
- in spring, pits for a plant are dug in a selected area, while the size of the pits should be two times larger than the size of the flower root;
- a hill of earth is poured into the center of the pit, on which the root of the plant is placed;
- you need to carefully straighten all the roots;
- the root neck of the flower should not be buried deep in the ground, it should be two centimeters above the surface;
- sprinkle the root with earth, level the pit, slightly tamping, and water the landing site abundantly;
- irrigate the earth every day for a fortnight;
- 30 days after planting or transplanting daylilies, you need to feed them using the mineral complex of fertilizers.
Flower care
The purpose of each grower in this process is the abundant flowering of a plant. One of the indicators of a successful result is beautiful lush daylilies. Planting and caring for these flowers in the open ground are quite simple. We have already talked about planting, and now we will tell you what recommendations should be followed when caring for a plant.
- Moisten the earth where the flower grows.
- Watering should be done only in the evening and do it carefully so that the water gets to the root itself.
- If a dry summer has fallen, then once a week you need to irrigate the land.
- If you planted a flower in sandy soil, then watering should be done more often.
- Mulch so that the water flow is not too large.
- When feeding, you also need to irrigate the earth.
- You need to feed the flower every month, since the plant is very sensitive to this process.
- To achieve maximum results, it is recommended to use the mineral complex in spring and summer, and in the autumn - phosphorus and potassium based fertilizers.
- It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the flower in order to respond in time to the appearance of various pests or diseases.
Important points
During the transplantation, some problems may arise that lead to the fact that later on the daylily does not bloom or even dies. We list some of them:
- When planting a plant, you need to carefully examine the roots for damage and remove those parts that are dried or dead.
- Before planting, you need to trim all the foliage over the root neck at a height of fifteen centimeters.
- Before planting in the ground, it is better to soak the roots in a solution with the addition of a growth stimulant, as well as a drug that prevents the roots from rotting.
- Do not use fresh manure for feeding, because in this case the plant will have a lot of deciduous cover, but will not bloom.
- It is recommended to transplant the flower at any time, except for the flowering period. The best time is considered the beginning of May or the last days of August.
- You need to separate the bush and replant it every five years, but the flower can grow in one place up to ten years.
Plant varieties
When discussing daylilies, varieties and species of this flower, it is worth knowing that there are both wild and breeding varieties. At the same time, flower growers use one and the other. But the advantage of wild flowers is their special resistance to various diseases and attacks of insect pests. These varieties include:
- Chimerocalis Aurantika - large odorless orange-brown buds.
- Chimerocalis Citrina - yellow buds, very similar to a white lily with a pleasant smell.
- Chimerocalis Dumortieri - medium odorless orange flowers.
Hybrid varieties that breeders have worked on include:
- Double Kuti.
- Double Dream.
- Double Red Royal.
- Spider
- Helix.
- Amz Tu Havn.
- Free Hilin.
- Apple Spring.
- Oud that Faith.
- Stella Doro
- Apple Blosomvayt.
- Grani Smith
- Rafl Patchment and others.
Each variety differs from each other in the size and shape of the buds, as well as in the color scheme. But the main thing is that all varieties, without exception, are beautiful and worth it to decorate your site with them.
Pest control
Daylily described in this article may be attacked by pests or become a victim of the disease. In order to take the necessary measures in time, you should carefully monitor how the plant looks. If we talk about pests, then most often the flower is affected by aphids, lily moths, water voles or slugs. To avoid the attack of such representatives of the insect world, you need to cultivate the earth with a solution of insecticides. And finding one of them, you need to act in accordance with the instructions for combating this pest.
Speaking of diseases, we need to mention rust, root rot and fungus. It is they who most often attack the flower. For the purpose of prevention, you need:
- sterilize garden tools;
- water the flowers with the addition of phytosporin;
- fluff up the soil after irrigation activities;
- remove weed plants;
- Do not violate the watering regime.
Flowerbed partners
Daylily flower looks great on any flower bed, both by itself and in company with other flowers. Landscape designers are increasingly using it in their work. Transplanting daylilies is a simple process, so people often decorate borders, flower beds and slides with them. The combination of this flower with tulips looks very beautiful. Often, you can see knifofiya and a loosestrife on the same lawn. But in general, the plant is combined with different representatives of the flora - it all depends on the owner’s imagination.