Or if you prefer, daylilies aka Hemerocallis. They do only flower for a day, but there are so many buds on each clump now, that we can now say that they flower for a month. I find that they look a lot better if they are deadheaded every day or couple of days, a chore I know, but they do look a lot better for it.
H. Stafford
Hemerocallis Stafford was one of the first ones I bought as my parents were living in Stafford at the time.
I’m afraid the names of my day lilies have gone, lost in the mist of time and old age! I like this small peachy one.
Oh, I missed a dead head there!
Another even smaller peachy one, all these so far are in the border by the field.
A dark lilac one in the border behind the alpine scree.
Pink Damask, another of my first ones, why can I remember the oldest ones names and not the more recently purchased?! I think the colour is more of a terracotta than pink.
This is one of the smallest that I have, in the border behind the alpine scree. This is the first flower on this plant this year, but I have seen dozens of buds ready and waiting.
Purple with a nice white line down the centre of the petal.
In the border by the field at the side.
Next to the gate into the pond area.
Catherine Woodbery.
Another very small one, bought as white but definitely pale yellow.
I think this one is Joan Senior.
Canadian Border Patrol, it reminds me of my nephew in Canada.
Nice markings on this one.
Before deadheading.
After deadheading.
I hope you agree that they now look better!
Apart from deadheading them each day, or every other day, the only other problem is the dreaded Day Lily Gall midge. The larva creeps up and enters the bud which causes it to be deformed, I have found that removing all the misshapen buds and disposing of them in the household waste, not the compost, I seem to be winning, there aren’t as many this year.
So many buds to look forward to.
Old clumps have so many buds on them, the odd one or two that have to be removed isn’t a problem. So far I haven’t been tempted to add spider day lilies to the garden, these have very long, narrow petals which I don’t think would show up as well, what do you think of the spiders, do you like them and grow them?
Your daylilies are beautiful, and you have so many. I know I should deadhead them, but it is such a tedious chore, especially lately here, where our weather has been so hot. I’ve taken a scorched earth policy with the gall midge. As soon as I see evidence of it, I remove every scape on the plant and dispose of them, not just the ones that seem to be affected, but every single one, sacrificing any flowers for the year. I don’t know if it’s working, we’ll see in a couple of years. I don’t have any spider-flowered daylilies. They don’t appeal to me as much as the ones with wide, fancy, pie crust edges and bicolored flowers.
Thanks Alison, I don’t think I would be so keen to deadhead them if our weather was as hot as yours! You are certainly determined to get rid of the gall midge, I admire your courage. Like you, I prefer frilly edges to spiders !
What a lot of beautiful day lilies you have. I think the white and yellow ones are my favourite from the photos but they probably look different in the garden. The yellow one with brown markings is quite striking. I just have two types, one that is flowering for the first time this year – I am looking forward to seeing the colour it is – I think it is quite bright if I remember rightly. I hadn’t heard of that Gall midge, but will look out for it now.
Thanks Annette, there are so many different day lilies available now, I don’t have room for any more, if I bought new ones, I would have to make room by getting rid of some of my old ones. Do watch for the Gall Midge, it is such a pest. My plants were fine until I ordered a few from a Day Lily nursery, since then they have spread, but now, since I have been taking action, the situation is easing, thank goodness.
With or without names these are interesting. I like the peachy ones and the terracotta (pink) one. I have only 2 this year so my task of deadheading is much simpler than yours, but I agree they do look better afterward.
The peachy ones Susie are beautiful and I think my favourites. At least while I’m deadheading, I can check on the health of the rest of the buds and make sure that I have removed all the nasty ones!
Hi Pauline, your lilies are one more beautiful than another. I don’t know which one is the most gorgeous! The yellows and the pinks are very pleasant to see. Your garden is exquisite! I had a dog called Lilly. Miss my Lilly!
Sandra xx
Hi Sandra, I’m so glad you like the day lilies in the post and thank you for your kind comments about the garden. I can understand how you miss your Lily, we had a dog called Gemma, so I bought a rose with the same name when she died.
The daylilies are so easy on the eye, and so easy to grow. I love some of the varieties you have, especially the softer, pastel colours. That peach coloured one is splendid!
They are such easy tough plants Matt, I think they should be in more gardens ! They also increase so well, I always have plenty to give away.
You have a wonderful variety of day lilies! I totally agree about deadheading. I also am having a harder time remembering the names of plants as I age. I forget names I was sure I would always remember. At least so far I remember the names of my children.
Sometimes Deb, it is the easiest plant names that elude me, usually they come back, but sometimes it is hours later! I’m glad you agree with me about deadheading, dead flowers make the garden here look as if it is unloved, which it certainly isn’t!
That’s a great collection of daylillies you have Pauline. You are very good about deadheading, I never get around to it. Clearly it’s worth it if you can as yours do look very good. If you are looking for the names, maybe @Pollieslilies http://t.co/JjKT6oIsLm could help you?
Many thanks Julieanne, for the link, I should have known better, but when I started to look at all the beautiful day lilies, there are so many gorgeous ones that I would love to fit in the garden here! I will have to think of which ones I can do without here and make room for some new ones!
Hi Pauline, Your Daylilies are beautiful. Ours seem to be blooming about the same time.
Catherine Woodbery is my favorite. I love the pale yellow ones as well. Do you dislike spider lilies? I have to admit they don’t appeal to me. I’m into flashy! Speaking of which, a lily I bought in May at a plant sale has bloomed! It’s Siloam double classic. There are 3 lilies I can name and that’s one of them! Thank you for the tour through your lilies. Happy Gardening!
The few Day Lilies that I’ve seen Sally, haven’t inspired me to buy any, like you I prefer the larger flowers. I’m glad your new day lily is flowering for you in its first year, it will soon form a decent sized clump for you!
What a charming collection of daylilies you have! I loved the peachy ones too!!!
Deadheading certainly makes a difference as your before and after pics show…
I have a few yellow ones, they seem to be wild!xxx
Thanks Dina, I find deadheading quite therapeutic! It also gives me time to make sure I haven’t missed any deformed buds. Your yellow ones sound lovely.
Name or not the photos speak for themselves, and like you sometimes the name pops into my head hours later when you least expect it 🙂
I’m grateful to not have the midges here (yet) I did a little research and it seems to be just one more problem which we didn’t need…
I do usually remember the names Frank, but sometimes it is too late! I have been and collected another bag of mis-shapen buds today and I’m hoping that will be an end of them for this year. Thank goodness the plants now have so many buds, you can’t notice that I’m taking 3 or 4 buds from each plant.