🌱 How to Grow Daily lily (Hemerocallis) from Bulbs
Also known as:

• Hindi: डे लिली (Daily lily)

• Tamil: நாள் லில்லி (Naal Lilli)

• Telugu: డేలిలీ పుష్పం (Daylily Pushpam)

• Malayalam: ഡെയ്‌ലില്ലി (Daylily)

• Kannada: ಡೇಲಿಲಿ (Daylily)

• English: Daylily

• Botanical Name: Hemerocallis spp.

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Early spring or early autumn (March–April or September–October)

• Thrives in temperate to warm climates

• Ideal temperature: 15°C–30°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Add compost or organic matter to enrich soil before planting

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs

• Depth: Plant bulbs 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) deep

• Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart to allow room for growth

• Ensure the crown (where roots and shoots meet) is just below soil surface

4. 💧 Watering

• Water thoroughly after planting

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during active growth and flowering

• Reduce watering in dormant periods to avoid rot

5. 🌿 Growth & Blooming

• Shoots emerge in 2–3 weeks

• Blooms appear on tall stalks, each flower lasting one day but many flowers bloom successively over weeks

• Flowers come in a wide range of colors: yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, white, and multicolor

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight daily)

• Can tolerate some afternoon shade in hot climates

• Best flowering in moderate temperatures

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Incorporate compost or slow-release fertilizer at planting

• Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season

• Avoid excessive nitrogen which encourages foliage over flowers

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips

• Diseases: Leaf streak, crown rot, rust

• Use neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests

• Remove and destroy infected leaves to prevent spread

9. 🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms

• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring or fall to prevent overcrowding

• Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds

• Remove dead foliage in late autumn

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Daylilies are hardy and perennial

• Can be propagated by division or by seed (but division preferred for same traits)

• Store bulbs in cool, dry place if lifting during dormant period

🌼 Benefits of Daylilies

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Brightens gardens with long-lasting blooms

• Some varieties edible (flowers and tubers), used in Asian cuisine