3 Orange Daylily Bare Root Plants – Water Garden Perennial

Overview

Transform your garden into a vibrant oasis with these stunning orange daylily bare root plants. This offering includes 3 organically grown bare roots, ready to be planted and bring cheerful, bright orange blooms to your outdoor space. Daylilies, scientifically known as Hemerocallis, are renowned for their hardiness, ease of care, and spectacular floral displays. These particular orange varieties are perfect for adding a pop of color to borders, mass plantings, or even as a focal point in a water garden. As a reliable perennial, they return year after year, growing more robust with each passing season. Planting bare roots is an economical and effective way to establish a large garden quickly, ensuring robust growth and abundant flowers.

Daylilies are a favorite among gardeners for their resilience and versatility. The term “daylily” refers to the fact that each flower typically lasts only one day, but a single plant produces many buds, ensuring a continuous succession of blooms throughout the season. Our orange daylily bare root plants are harvested fresh per order to guarantee optimal health and vitality upon arrival, providing you with the best start for a thriving garden.

Key Benefits

These orange daylily bare root plants offer numerous advantages for any gardener, from novice to expert. Their beauty and resilience make them an excellent choice for a variety of garden styles.

• Vibrant, Long-Lasting Color: Enjoy a prolonged season of cheerful orange blooms that brighten up any garden space. Each flower offers intense color, making a bold statement.

• Exceptional Hardiness: Daylilies are incredibly tough and adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions and climates. This makes them a reliable choice for gardeners in many regions.

• Low Maintenance Perennials: Once established, these plants require minimal care, thriving with little intervention. They are perfect for busy gardeners looking for high impact with low effort.

• Ideal for Water Gardens: These daylilies are particularly well-suited for planting near ponds, streams, or other moist areas, making them an excellent choice for a water garden daylily.

• Drought Tolerant: While they appreciate consistent moisture, established daylilies can withstand periods of drought, an important feature for sustainable gardening.

• Erosion Control: Their fibrous root systems help to stabilize soil, making them beneficial for planting on slopes or banks to prevent erosion.

• Attracts Pollinators: The bright flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper care is essential for ensuring your orange daylily bare root plants flourish and produce abundant blooms. Daylilies are known for being forgiving, but a little attention to their needs will yield spectacular results. For optimal growth, choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While they can tolerate partial shade, full sun promotes the most prolific flowering. Ensure the soil is well-draining but also retains some moisture, especially during dry spells. A rich, loamy soil amended with compost is ideal. These plants are generally hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, adapting to both cold winters and hot summers.

When it comes to watering, daylilies prefer consistent moisture, particularly during their blooming season. Water deeply once or twice a week, more frequently in hot, dry weather. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage strong growth and abundant flowers. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage new flower production and maintain a tidy appearance. Dividing your orange daylily perennial every 3-5 years will help maintain plant vigor and prevent overcrowding. Look up specific daylily plant care guides for your region to fine-tune your routine.

Common problems are rare with daylilies, but watch out for aphids or spider mites, which can be managed with insecticidal soap. Rust is a fungal disease that can occur in humid conditions; ensure good air circulation around plants to prevent it. With these simple tips, your orange daylily bare root plants will provide years of beautiful, vibrant color.

Size & Details

This product includes 3 orange daylily bare root plants. Each bare root is carefully harvested and prepared for shipping, ensuring it arrives in excellent condition, ready for planting. Bare roots are typically dormant and will begin to sprout new growth shortly after planting, given the right conditions. While the exact size of the roots may vary, they are mature enough to establish quickly and produce flowers within their first growing season, though full bloom potential is often reached in the second year.

Once established, these orange daylily perennial plants typically grow to a height of 24-36 inches (60-90 cm) with a similar spread, forming attractive clumps. They have a moderate growth rate, filling out their space nicely over a few seasons. The blooms themselves are large and showy, typically measuring 4-6 inches across. They are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. Planting instructions are included with each order to guide you through the process of establishing your new daylilies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this orange daylily bare root plant get? A: Once mature, these daylilies typically reach a height of 24-36 inches and spread about 24-30 inches wide, forming a beautiful clump of foliage and flowers.

• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Daylilies are outdoor perennial plants. They thrive in garden beds, borders, and are particularly suited for landscaping and sunny garden spots.

• Q: How much sunlight does a water garden daylily need? A: For the best blooming performance, daylilies require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. They can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.

• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, daylilies are famously easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. They are very resilient and require minimal attention once established.

• Q: What condition will the orange daylily bare root plants arrive in? A: Your daylily bare roots will arrive dormant and freshly harvested, ensuring they are in optimal condition for planting and ready to sprout new growth.

• Q: When is the best time to plant these daylilies? A: The best time to plant bare root daylilies is in early spring after the last frost, or in early fall a few weeks before the first hard frost, allowing them time to establish roots.

• Q: Will this orange daylily perennial survive winter in my zone? A: These daylilies are hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, meaning they are well-equipped to survive winter in a wide range of climates, returning year after year.

• Q: What kind of soil is best for hemerocallis orange? A: Daylilies prefer well-draining, fertile soil. Amending heavy clay soils with compost or sand can improve drainage, while adding organic matter to sandy soils can help with moisture retention.

• Q: Do I need to provide special daylily plant care for water gardens? A: For water gardens, ensure the bare root is planted in rich, consistently moist soil at the water’s edge or in a boggy area, rather than directly submerged in deep water.

• Q: How long until it blooms? A: You can expect your orange daylily bare root plants to produce some blooms in their first growing season, with a more prolific and robust display in their second year and beyond.