Happy Returns Daylily
Plant Bio:
Happy returns daylily is a favorite perennial prized for its showy blooms. The large clump of long, grass-like, green foliage is highlighted by bright yellow flowers on tall stems. This extra-early bloomer reblooms throughout the summer months. An herbaceous perennial that returns each spring.
Watering Requirements
Regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat. At least 1” per week.
Feeding Requirements
Once a year with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Apply in late spring after the last frost.
Pruning Time & Tips
Cut back in the early spring or late fall to 3” above soil.
Common Pests & Diseases
Daylily Rust, Leaf Streak, Crown Rot, Shoestring Root Rot and Viruses.
Maturity
2-3’ x 4-5’
Troubleshooting:
Daylily Rust, caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia hemerocallidis, shows symptoms like yellow to brown streaks on leaves and small yellow spots with orange pustules underneath. If you suspect Daylily Rust, bring photos and a cutting to our garden pharmacy for assistance.
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