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 ABOUT
DAYLILIES
Daylilies are easy to grow
Daylilies are frost, disease
and pest resistant
Daylilies can be grown in most
climates and in any area of South Africa
Daylilies have a long bloom season
Daylilies are used in landscaping,
adding colour and texture to sunny and semi-shaded areas of
a garden
Daylilies are used in many culinary
delights and enhance the flavour of dishes
Daylilies are used in floral
arrangements
Daylilies are beautiful and are
also known as the ‘poor man’s orchid’.
DAYLILY GARDENS
We are situated in Hillcrest, KZNatal and visitors are most
welcome. We don’t operate normal nursery hours but please
phone to arrange a visit. We also have a large range of unlisted
new and older cultivars from which visitors may choose. Peak
flowering is from mid November.
DAYLILY
CULTIVARS
All our stock has been hybridised in and imported from the
U.S.A. Hybridiser’s name can be supplied on request.
All daylilies bloom profusely in spring and most of our cultivars
rebloom through summer and autumn.
LOOKING
AFTER YOUR DAYLILIES
Daylilies are drought resistant and very easy to grow under
a wide range of climatic conditions. They are also virtually
disease and pest free. This does not mean they thrive on neglect.
Planting – Daylilies can be planted throughout the year.
They prefer lots of sunshine but will also do well in partial
shade. Plants should be planted with the crown (where roots
and stem meet) about 2cm below ground level in well worked
soil mixed generously with compost and/or kraal manure plus
superphosphate. Plants should be spaced 30 to 45cm apart.
Remember to soak plants received through the post for a few
hours before planting. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years to
ensure bloom quality is maintained.
Feeding – Feed with a general fertilizer, eg 2.3.2.
or 3.1.5. early in spring and again after the first blooming
period (about January) and again in early autumn. They do
appreciate a mulch of compost in early spring.
Watering – Although drought resistant, daylilies will
grow faster, look better and have larger and more blooms over
an extended period if well watered. In frost free areas some
cultivars will flower well into winter if well watered.
Note – If you have any queries about
daylily care please phone Melanie at any time (031) 777 1179.
GIFTS
Bonus plant/s will be given with all orders exceeding R100
net value. This excludes any special offers.
ABREVIATIONS
(CODES)
| HT
----- Height of flower scape (stalk) |
D
------ dormant – foliage dies down in winter |
| Low
--- up to 40cm |
Ev
----- evergreen. Some cultivars may die
down in colder areas |
| Med
--- 40.to 75cm |
Sev
--- semi-evergreen |
| Tall
---- over 75cm |
Reb
--- reblooms after initial spring blooming |
| M/L
---- medium to low |
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| M/T
---- medium to tall |
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SPECIAL
OFFERS
We carefully choose a selection of 8 unnamed cultivars which
have been locally hybridised from the best imported stock.
R65.00
Other special offers are sometimes available depending on
stock availability.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Clive and Melanie Handley
20 Jan Smuts Avenue
Winston Park
KZN
Postal
Address
PO Box 1963
Hillcrest
3650
Phone:
031 777 1179
Fax: 088 031 777 1179
Cell: 082 553 7260
email : info@dayflowers.co.za
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red
bronze
yellow
pink
purple/lilac
orange
coral
peach/apricot
near-white/cream