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The yellow daylily is an amazing flower with bright inflorescences. In Latin it sounds like Hemerocallis. The name of the plant comes from two Greek words - beauty (kallos) and day (hemera). It displays the peculiarity of the yellow daylily, which delights with flowering for only one day. There are a lot of varieties, so gardeners do not have any difficulties in choosing the right shade. It tolerates frost and wind perfectly, which was the reason for the spread of the plant throughout the entire territory of the Russian Federation.
The bright color of the daylily will create a good mood even on a cloudy day.
Description of the yellow daylily
Regardless of which yellow variety it is decided to plant on the site, the gardener will receive a plant with a number of advantages:
- Long bloom. A perennial continuously releases yellow buds, a new one blooms to replace a wilted flower. For this feature, the people call the daylily a krasnodny.
- Unpretentiousness to growing conditions and care.
- Retention of attractiveness for a long time, a combination of different shades of foliage.
- The ability to grow in the shade.
- A huge variety of species with different shapes and shades of yellow flowers. More than 100 plant species are currently known.
The early yellow daylily begins to bloom in early June. Some modern varieties can delight their owners with flowers already at the end of April.
A flowering bush immediately attracts attention, it can decorate a problem area
The flowering period is over 2 months. If summer is characterized by low temperatures and high humidity, then flowering is more abundant and prolonged. In appearance, the plant resembles a bush about 1 m high.
The leaves of the daylily are very beautiful - xiphoid, narrow, curved. Peduncles are strong, without foliage. Can be straight or branched. The inflorescences consist of 5-10 yellow or lemon flowers.
The shape of the flower is like an elongated tube. The aroma is pronounced, pleasant. Loves moisture and warmth, does not tolerate winters with little snow and the presence of lime in the soil. To extend the flowering period, you need to remove faded peduncles in a timely manner.
Natural yellow daylily varieties are widespread throughout the middle zone, the Far East, and Siberia. Among modern breeding species, there are re-flowering varieties of yellow daylily. After the end of the first wave of flowering, they throw out new peduncles. Remontant types include:
- IrresistibleCharm;
The main feature of the species is the red edging of yellow petals
- Stella D'Oro;
The flower bush looks very voluminous and gives the site some charm
- Happy Returns;
This species really needs good care and a warm summer.
Yellow daylily varieties
Any variety is distinguished by its attractiveness, its iridescent color raises the spirits, decorates even the shady corners of the garden. In addition, yellow varieties have a persistent fragrant aroma, which is superior to other types of shades. Among the yellow daylilies there are undersized or tall representatives, border ones. The main differences relate to:
- flower shape;
- the beginning and duration of flowering;
- plant size.
The most common are brownish yellow, yellow and lemon yellow.
Daylily yellow
In Latin it sounds like Hemerocállis lílioas phodélus. A beautiful perennial with peduncles up to 1 m high. It blooms in the second half of summer, from mid-July to late August. Some varieties bloom in late May.The flowers are funnel-shaped, they can have different shades - yellow, golden, orange. One yellow inflorescence consists of 5-8 large flowers. The leaves are long (75 cm), narrow, green in color. There are undersized types, even dwarf, tall ones, such a yellow daylily is planted as a border decoration.
The juicy color distinguishes the yellow daylily from its counterparts.
Daylily lemon yellow
The name of the daylily in Latin is Hemerocállis citrina. Height about 1 m, fleshy root system. Numerous lily-shaped leaves, length from 50 cm to 130 cm. Peduncles protrude slightly above the foliage, branching in the upper part. Branched inflorescence, large and fragrant yellow-lemon flowers. Open in the afternoon, towards the evening. It belongs to the rare species of night flowering daylilies and is found naturally in China. Blooms from mid-May to late June. Leaves begin to die off before the onset of frost.
The presence of a lemon shade makes the daylily more delicate
Daylily brown-yellow
Latin name Hemerocallis fulva. The most common yellow species in Russian latitudes. It is called the "visiting card" of daylilies on the territory of the Russian Federation. Most often found in the Transcaucasus. Leaves are dark green, linear, slightly curved. The width of the leaves is from 1.5 cm to 3 cm. The daylily bush is stable and strong, up to 1 m high. The shoots are creeping, underground. Peduncles are much higher than leaves, branchy at the top. Flowers of a brick saturated shade. Grows well in the shade, easily tolerates a transplant. There are many terry varieties. Blooms in late June, flowering duration 2 months.
The inflorescence consists of 6-12 large, wide-funnel-shaped flowers. Diameter of one to 10 cm. Likes good lighting. The brown-yellow daylily is not pretentious to the composition of the soil, but it grows better on weakly acidic drained soil. You should monitor the moisture content of the soil, the species does not tolerate stagnant water at all.
The brown-yellow daylily gives a richer color to any composition
Middendorf dwarf yellow daylily
Latin name Hemerocallis middendorfii. This daylily is undersized yellow, its bush height does not exceed 60 cm. Flowering begins in May and continues until the end of June. May re-bloom in autumn. On the territory of the Russian Federation, it is found on the Amur, the Far East, in Manchuria.
It settles in glades, meadow slopes, clearings of deciduous plantings, grows in thickets of bushes. Thick oblique rhizome with fragile lobes. The leaves are drooping, narrow (about 1.8 cm). Peduncles are higher than leaves, their size is 80 cm. Apical inflorescences, flowers are bright orange with an unpleasant odor. The diameter of each is 11 cm, the length is 9 cm. Duration of flowering of the yellow variety is 20 days, it can bloom again in autumn days. Winter hardy, tested on the territory of Altai.
Dwarf varieties are highly prized for their ability to create a curb
Yellow daylily in landscape design
Designers often use yellow daylily when creating projects. It fits perfectly into woody and shrub compositions. Looks good near water bodies, in a rose garden or on a lawn. The rich tint palette of yellow creates a unique spectacle in any combination - with cereals, other daylilies, perennials or annuals.
Recommendations for gardeners:
- A daylily of yellow shades looks very impressive near a bench or a gazebo. For the recreation area, it creates a relaxing and at the same time cheerful mood. Many believe that culture wins even over the rose garden.
- Low-growing yellow varieties fit perfectly into the design of a rock garden or slide.
- If the fence or wall is painted in a dark color, then the yellow daylily inflorescences will perfectly decorate them. The same can be said about red brick masonry.
- An excellent solution for the border decoration of paths and garden paths, for example, yellow terry daylily.
You can plant the daylily in group plantings or singly. In any case, it will look great.
Even a minimal number of plants in the presence of a yellow daylily looks like a spectacular composition
Planting and leaving
The unpretentiousness of the yellow daylily is known to many gardeners. The plant does not require special growing conditions and complex care. However, it still has preferences. The developed powerful root system of the bush quickly forms shoots, so the daylily successfully suppresses the growth of weeds on the site. A yellow perennial grows in one place for up to 10 years.
In order for the planting process to go smoothly, some nuances should be taken into account.
The soil can be any, but heavy and with a minimum amount of clay. In the sandy ground, plants are not at all comfortable, they do not have enough moisture. The main wishes of the culture are deep digging, enough humus. The daylily needs a lot of nutrients. It is imperative to add compost, sand, peat to poor soil.
The place for the yellow daylily is chosen sunny, with partial shade at midday.
The landing dates are flexible enough. Rhizomes can be planted in the spring after the snow has thawed, usually in March-April. August is also considered a good period. The plant tolerates transplanting and planting well throughout the season. The main thing is to finish 1 month before the onset of cold weather.
Landing Algorithm:
- Dig a hole. The depth is at least 35 cm. This will be enough to add nutrients - humus, peat, sand, potassium-phosphorus fertilizer. Leave the distance between plants at least 70 cm.
- Prepare the rhizomes of the yellow daylily. Clean from earth, rinse with water. Remove damaged dried parts. If the roots are dry, soak them for 2-3 hours in a clay mash.
Rhizomes must be carefully examined and cleaned before planting.
- Pour the nutrient mixture into the pit.
- Lay the rhizome at a depth of 3-4 cm, sprinkle with garden soil. Leave the root collar at ground level, this is very important. Excessive deepening will negatively affect the development of the bush.
- Water the plant, mulch the near-stem zone with wood chips or dry peat.
Further care for the yellow daylily is within the power of even the most inexperienced gardeners.
Daylily bright yellow does not like shallow and frequent irrigation. It needs to be watered during dry periods and only at the root 1-2 times a week. Water should not get on the flower petals.
Top dressing before the appearance of young leaves is not needed. Then it is enough to apply a nitrogen-based mineral fertilizer in the spring. It must be scattered dry around the bush, then embedded in the ground and watered abundantly. The phosphorus-potassium mixture is applied in the summer 30 days after the end of flowering. Plants have enough feeding 2 times a year. Regularly, you will have to slightly increase the amount of nutrients due to the active growth of the yellow daylily.
The culture needs pruning. This activity includes the removal of flower shoots with faded inflorescences and autumn pruning of the aerial part of the bush at a height of 10 cm from the ground.
The most optimal materials for mulching are crushed bark, wood chips, dry peat. At the base of the shoot, it is required to leave some free land for the growth of new ones. When fertilizing is applied, the mulch must be pushed aside, then returned to its place.
Mulching is the safest way to retain moisture
Plants that go into hibernation must be pruned and covered in the fall.
Conclusion
The yellow daylily decorates the site very much Even 2-3 plants are enough to make any composition cheerful. It is enough to plant the daylily correctly and give it a little attention.
