In Florida, the flowering period for a daylily can last up to 4 months. In this country, the flowering lasts a maximum of 6 weeks. Below you will find an overview of early, medium and late flowering daylilies.
Daylilies bloom in spring or summer, depending on the variety
Early, medium and late flowering daylilies
It is divided into early (May to June), mid (July) and late (August to September) flowering daylilies. Here are the flowering times with a few varieties:
- early flowering daylilies: 'May Queen', 'Brunette'
- medium-flowering daylilies: 'White Temptation', 'Morning Light', 'Gentle Ed'
- Late flowering daylilies: 'Ansgar', 'Chicago Apache', 'Autumn Minaret', 'Final Touch'
Here are some important tips for the time before and during flowering:
- prefer to plant dark-flowered varieties in the semi-shade
- remove thickened buds (gall midge eggs).
- Do not fertilize during flowering, but water generously
tips and tricks
Don't be surprised if your daylily doesn't bloom. There are many reasons such as a lack of nutrients, the wrong location, pest infestation or too much stress from transplanting.