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Explore the world of daylilies in this comprehensive guide covering forms, sizes, colors, pests, diseases, cultivation tips, and more. Discover new varieties like 'Blue Flirt' and 'Little Sensation' as well as strategies to extend the bloom season and incorporate daylilies in your garden. Learn about pests and diseases like daylily leafminer and leaf streak, and get cultural tips for optimal growth. With detailed insights on different sizes, forms, and colors, this guide is ideal for both beginners and seasoned daylily enthusiasts.
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Daylilies 101 Or….. How to get hooked on daylilies
Topics: • Daylily forms, sizes and colors • What’s new in daylilies • Pests and diseases • Daylily culture • Extending your bloom season • Daylilies in the garden
‘Blue Flirt’ (G. Stamile 01) 2.87” 18” EM Miniatures – (under 3” in diameter)
Small flowers – 3 -4.5” ‘Baby Fresh’ (Joiner 91) 3.75” 16” EMRe
Large flowers – over 4.5” and under 7”‘Adamas’ (Stamile 02) Tet Evr M Re 23” 6”
Extra large flowers 7” or larger ‘Beautiful Edgings’ Copenhaver 89 30” 7”
Spiders - petal length =4 times petal width‘French Twist’ Stamile 03 38” 9”
Unusual Forms – twist and curl, cascade or pinch, petals not as narrow as spiders ‘Heavenly Curls’ Gossard 00 27” 7”
Doubles – extra segments or petaloids‘Big Kiss’ Joiner 91 28” 5.5”
What’s new : Patterns, teeth, edges, polymerous, sculpted‘Barcode’ Stamile 07
Bob Faulkner seedling Image by Bob Faulkner
DAYLILY CULTURE 101 Recommended: plant or divide fans in spring or fall • Avoid planting too deeply – crown no more than 1” deep • Water thoroughly after planting but avoid over-watering