. Please be aware that some of the daylilies may not bloom this year, or the blooms may be slightly misshapen or not quite true color because they have been dug and moved. Don't worry: by next season they'll be right at home and perform as they should.

You should unwrap the daylilies and place them in a bucket with water just covering their roots.

They should soak for a few hours before you plant them to rehydrate. If you can't plant them soon after you receive them, you can heel them in in a shallow trench with soil covering their roots until you have a chance to properly plant them in their new spaces.

When you plant the daylilies, consider planting them so that the center of each is about 24 inches from the center of its nearest neighbor. This way, they can remain undisturbed for 5 to 10 years before their bloom diminishes and they need to be divided. If you want a quicker visual impact, they can be placed on 18-inch centers, but will need dividing in about 3 years. (Share with friends!)

We slightly shear the foliage to reduce transpiration. Yellowing of existing leaves is normal until the plant begins to put out new roots and foliage in your garden.

A mound should be made in the center of the planting hole and the crown placed on that mound with the roots draped around. The crown should be planted no deeper than 1 inch below the soil, or the daylily may not be able to bloom.

Fill the hole and tamp down with your foot, then water well. If it doesn't rain, water the plants for the first week or two after planting, until they're established. Once they have become established, daylilies are drought tolerant, although, of course, they'll bloom better with regular water. Please don't fertilize until the plants are established, as this may burn their new roots.

If there is any problem with these plants, please feel free to contact us ( 309-299-9178 or orders@hardydaylilies.com). We guarantee all of our plants. Your satisfaction is our first priority.

Enjoy!