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06.06.2024 - 18:57 / gardenerspath.com / Nan Schiller
Should You Deadhead Daylilies?
Daylilies, Hemerocallis spp. are perennials for Zones 3 to 9 that bloom with star-like flowers in a variety of colors, including yellow, purple, pink, and orange.
Bloom time varies by type, with many opening in early to midsummer and some continuing until frost.
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The plants have a fountain-like growth habit, with slender, arching foliage and leafless scapes bearing multiple buds that bloom in succession, each for just one day. They prefer full sun placements and tolerate a variety of well-draining soils.
Our guide to growing daylilies has all you need to know to grow them in your outdoor living space.
This article discusses the practice of deadheading and whether or not it is beneficial for daylilies.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
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What Is Deadheading?Deadheading refers to the removal of spent or faded flowers before they have a chance to set seed.
Removing spent blooms causes the plant to redirect energy from seed production back to foliar growth and, hopefully, more buds and blooms.
The practice can be tedious with plants that produce copious quantities of blossoms, but even occasionally removing the spent ones can help extend blooming.
It also tidies up appearances, giving plants a youthful, early-season freshness.
Learn more about deadheading blooming plants in our guide.
How to Deadhead DayliliesWhen a flowering species has one blossom per stem, such as bee balm, we remove the entire stem when the petals fade.
For those that produce multiple flowers per scape, you need to pinch off each wilted bloom at its base taking care not to disturb the fresh
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