Blood Sweat & Tears Daylily
Hemerocallis spp. A premium red Daylily that is the result of many years of breeding work, 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' impresses all with its fabulous colour, fragrant flowers and exceptional growth habit. Large lemon-yellow buds open to reveal raspberry-red flowers with a prominent glowing yellow eye-zone. Flowers are beautifully ruffled with reflexed petals carefully edged in white. Strong, vigorous plants will reliably give a second flush of flowers later in the season. Since they're 'blooming machines', daylilies can be one of the most rewarding flowers. While there is no guarantee to re-bloom, they will try their very best to please. No.1 root. Height 28".
Fall Planting: This product will ship September-October according to your hardiness zone.
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Fall Planting Roots Upon Arrival:
It is very important to plant these dormant perennials as soon as possible after you receive them. If it is absolutely necessary to store them for a short time before planting them, open the cartons and any plastic that is around the roots. If the roots appear dry, soak them for a few hours in warm water. Thereafter store in slightly moist peat moss in a cold, but not freezing location until you can plant. They can also be placed in pots of soil if planting will be delayed for more than 2 weeks. Use any packaged, peat-based potting soil and pots with drainage holes. Most Bulbs, Perennials and many other garden plants require 'well-drained' soil in order to thrive. Areas that often have 'sitting' water or constantly soggy soil can quickly cause roots to rot and deteriorate, especially over winter.
Planting Roots General Info:
It is a good idea to soak any bare-root perennials in water for a few hours, but not more then a day, before planting. Add organic matter to the area and provide good drainage unless the plant variety enjoys wet roots. Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the shoots meet the roots) an inch below the soil surface. Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. Mark the area clearly since it may be awhile before the plant shows itself. Pay particular attention to watering any new plants during the first season. Once established plants generally have some drought tolerance and will only need to be watered if the season is hot and dry.
Planting Daylilies:
Plant daylilies 18"-24" apart in any good garden soil with the crowns about 2" below the soil surface.
Growing:
They thrive in full sun or part shade. Most hybrids bloom best with 6-8 hours of sun each day. Daylilies tolerate poor soil and drought but bloom best if soil is kept moist. Deadhead regularly. Divide plants in fall or spring.