Hemercallis Day Lily 5L

Hemerocallis – Day Lily (Daglelie)
Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Flowers best with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Water: Water regularly during the growing season. Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. More frequent watering during hot, dry weather.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost.
Height: Approximately 40–90 cm, depending on variety.
Width: Approximately 40–60 cm.
Growth: Clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with arching, strap-like leaves. Dies back or becomes dormant in colder conditions.
Flowering: Spring to summer, with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in various colours. Individual flowers usually last one day, but the plant produces successive blooms.
Features: Attractive, easy-growing perennial ideal for borders, mass planting and garden beds. Excellent for adding seasonal colour to the garden.Indigenous: No – not indigenous to South Africa.
Edible: Some species and varieties have edible flowers and buds, but only consume correctly identified, pesticide-free plants.
Care: Remove spent flowers and old foliage. Divide clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigour and encourage flowering. Feed with a balanced fertiliser during active growth.
Frost: Frost tolerant once established. Foliage may die back during winter.
Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoor plant. 🌿