Hemerocallis are easy to grow plants and will grow in most gardens. When you receive your plants you should move them in to their final positions as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately, ensure your plants are watered and keep them moist and in a cool and bright space until planting is possible.

Position

In general, Hemerocallis are very tolerant plants and as such they are adaptable to position. To get the best from your plants a position in sun is best, as this will mean that plants have more light to aid photosynthesis. In the garden Hemerocallis would sit front to mid-border.

Soil

Hemerocallis will grow happily on most soils, however, to get the best from your plants you should aim to create moist, deeply dug and fertile soil as this will ensure plants grow well. Soil should be prepared prior to planting, digging it over with a garden fork or spade and adding plenty of organic matter will suffice. The addition of well-rotted garden compost, manure and multi-purpose compost will ensure that soil remains moist, fertility is increased and soil structure itself improves leading to better drainage. 

Care

After planting, your Hemerocallis will require regular watering and feeding to help them to establish well. Hemerocallis are heavy flowering plants that put a lot of their energy in to producing beautiful blooms. To promote future blooms and to keep plants healthy you can apply a general fertiliser or a mulch of well rotted horse manure in the spring each year. Applying a spring mulch will also help to conserve water and keep roots moist. Water plants with a liquid seaweed fertiliser throughout the season to help improve plant vigor and add nutrients. After 2-3 years your Hemerocallis may need dividing.

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