Oakes Daylilies  

 

How To: Dividing and Transplanting Daylilies

 

Greetings! 

We get lots of questions, but two of the most popular are:

1) When is the right time to divide daylilies, and

2) How do I do it?

The best time to divide daylilies is now; fall is the ideal time to divide and conquer!

Dividing daylilies may sound scary, but it actually couldn't be more simple. Using Ken Oakes as our model, we've included step-by-step visual instructions to make learning how to divide and replant a bit less intimidating.

Enjoy!

 


Select a large clump1) Select a large clump 

 

You can divide any daylily clump that has two fans (divisions) or more, but typically you would want to divide clumps that are several years old with quite a few fans.


 

 

2) Work your way around the clump until you can pop it out of the groundStart digging 6-8" from the clumpDig the clump 

 

Start digging 6-8" away from the clump, then work your way around the clump until you can pop it out of the ground.

 

 

3) Trim foliage to 6-8"Shake off the dirt so you can see the rootsShake off the dirt and trim the foliage (optional) 

  
 

Shake off some of the dirt so you can see where to divide the plants.  You may also want to trim the foliage (6-8") so the plants are easier to handle.  Trimming is optional, but if you don't trim, the leftover foliage may wilt and look ragged after transplant. New foliage will typically start growing back soon after transplant, especially if you keep them well watered.


4) You may have to pry or cut the plants apart with a knifeYou can often just pull the clump apartDivide the clump

Often you will just be able to pull the plants apart (some varieties divide more easily than others).  If they don't pull apart easily, you can use a knife to pry or cut the plants apart.

5) How small to divide?  Leave a few plants together for quicker bloom.How small to divide?

You can divide as small as one plant, like the plant on the left in the picture, but you will probably want to leave a few plants together like the plant on the right.  If you divide to a single plant, you probably won't get much bloom the next year.

6) Cover the roots and firm the soilDig a hole deep and wide enough to cover the rootsReplant

Dig a hole deep and wide enough to place the roots.  Plant to the depth they were previously planted.
The white ring between roots and leaves is about ground level.
Cover the roots and firm the soil.






Fall is the ideal time to plant! To provide an incentive, we are offering 10% off orders $100.00 or more until September 30th. Follow this link, www.oakesdaylilies.com and place your order today!


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