Daglelie

Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'

Engels: Daylily

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Daglelie (Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro') is a edible perennial from the Asphodelaceae family that grows up to 80cm tall. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires low maintenance. Blooms in early summer and summer and late summer with yellow, orange, red, pink flowers and attracts bees and butterflies.

Hoogte

30–80 cm

Breedte

40–60 cm

Zonligging

full sun, partial shade

Waterbehoefte

moderate

Grondsoort

loam, clay soil, sandy soil

Onderhoud

low maintenance

Bloeitijd

early summer, summer, late summer

Bloemkleuren

yellow, orange, red, pink

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Care tips

Planting

Daylilies thrive in full sun or partial shade, though 'Stella de Oro' flowers most freely with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. They tolerate a wide range of soils—loam, clay, or sandy—provided drainage is reasonable. Heavy clay benefits from the addition of grit or well-rotted compost to improve structure, while very sandy soils appreciate organic matter to help retain moisture. Plant bare-root divisions or potted daylilies in March, April, or May for establishment before summer, or in September and October so roots settle in before winter. Dig a hole roughly twice the width of the root ball and deep enough that the crown (where roots meet foliage) sits just at or slightly below soil level—burying it too deeply can inhibit flowering. Space plants 45 cm apart to allow for their mature spread of 40–60 cm. If planting bare roots, spread the roots out in the hole and backfill with soil, firming gently to eliminate air pockets. For container-grown plants, tease out any circling roots before positioning. Water thoroughly immediately after planting to settle the soil around the roots and eliminate any remaining air gaps. Apply a 5 cm layer of garden compost or well-rotted manure as mulch around the base, keeping it a few centimetres clear of the crown to prevent rot. This conserves moisture, suppresses weeds, and feeds the soil as it breaks down. Daylilies establish quickly and typically don't require staking, even in exposed sites, as their clumps are sturdy and self-supporting once mature.

Pruning

Daylilies don't require traditional pruning in the way shrubs do, but regular tidying keeps them looking good and encourages continuous flowering. Each flower lasts only one day—hence the common name—so remove spent blooms daily or every few days during the flowering season, which for 'Stella de Oro' runs from early summer through to late summer. Snap or snip off the faded flower just behind the bloom; this prevents seed formation and redirects energy into producing more buds. When an entire flower stem (scape) has finished blooming, cut it back to the base of the clump with secateurs. In November, once flowering has completely finished and foliage begins to yellow and collapse, cut back all leaves to around 10–15 cm above ground level. Use clean, sharp secateurs or shears. This autumn tidy-up removes tatty growth, reduces hiding places for slugs and snails over winter, and makes spring emergence tidier. Alternatively, if you prefer, leave the foliage until March and cut it back just as new growth begins to push through; this provides a little extra winter protection for the crown, though it's rarely necessary given daylilies' exceptional hardiness (zone 3a–9b). In March, remove any remaining dead foliage if you didn't cut back in autumn, and clear away old mulch or debris from around the crown. This is also the time to divide congested clumps every three to five years: lift the whole plant, tease or slice apart the fleshy roots, and replant healthy divisions with three to five fans of leaves each.

Maintenance

Daylilies have moderate water needs and tolerate short dry spells once established, but consistent moisture during the growing season—especially while flowering—keeps blooms coming. Water deeply once or twice a week in dry weather from late spring through summer, aiming for the soil rather than the foliage. Reduce watering in autumn as growth slows, and stop altogether over winter unless conditions are exceptionally dry. Feed in March and April to support the long flowering season. Scatter a general-purpose granular fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone (roughly a generous handful per plant) around the base of each clump, then water in. Alternatively, apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds later in the season, as these promote lush foliage at the expense of flowers. A spring mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure also provides a gentle nutrient boost. Daylilies are fully hardy and need no winter protection in temperate Europe. The foliage dies back naturally, and the fleshy roots survive freezing temperatures without issue. In spring, new shoots emerge reliably even after harsh winters. Pests are few: slugs and snails occasionally chew young foliage in spring, so use organic pellets, barriers, or hand-pick in the evening. Aphids sometimes cluster on flower buds in early summer; a strong jet of water or insecticidal soap usually resolves this. Daylilies are generally disease-free, though prolonged wet conditions can cause crown rot if drainage is poor—ensure the crown isn't waterlogged or buried too deeply.