Planting Bare Root Day-lilies

Luis
by Luis
I had to order some day lilies online (make sure that it is a reputable seller).
Received my day lilies order, they looked very healthy and in good shape.
Once they were unpacked I soaked them in a bucket of water overnight to keep them hydrated.
This is an excellent start since it takes at least 3 days for them to arrive.
Do not divide your day lilies.
Dig a hole deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots.
Spread out the thick roots in the hole.
Place the plant so the crown (where the leaves meet the roots) is 1 below the surface of the soil.


Water your plants for several days after planting . Day lilies are tough, but they will recover and grow new foliage more quickly if watered well.
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  • Christine Hart Christine Hart on Apr 20, 2016
    Those look very healthy! Do you mind if I ask where you ordered them from?
  • Debbye Hicks Debbye Hicks on Apr 21, 2016
    Your lilies look amazing. Can I ask where you ordered them from?
  • Cnu31651667 Cnu31651667 on Nov 08, 2017

    What time of the year should I plant me day Lilies? I live in zone 9, central Texas.

    thank you!

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  • Denise Anne Siler Denise Anne Siler on Apr 22, 2016
    Luis, I totally understood that you were speaking of non established day lilies. I have ordered many plants with bare root and have soak some in a bucket of water and some not, along with dividing the plant prior to planting. No problem of them producing flowers and or multiplying. Hope the clarify the misunderstanding.
  • Sandy Hartnett Sandy Hartnett on Apr 24, 2016
    Thank u for post! Hugs
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