BANNER OF LOVE DAYLILY

BANNER OF LOVE DAYLILY Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Performs well in average, fertile, or even relatively poor garden soils.
• Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to a wide range of soil conditions.
• Tolerates acidic, neutral, and slightly alkaline soils.
• Incorporating organic matter can encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Sun Exposure:
• Full sun encourages the heaviest flowering and strongest rebloom.
• Light afternoon shade is tolerated, particularly in hotter climates.
• Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight for best floral display.
• Good air circulation helps maintain healthy foliage.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during establishment to encourage a deep root system.
• Established plants tolerate periods of dry weather well.
• Supplemental watering during prolonged drought supports continued blooming.
• Avoid consistently saturated soil around the crown.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.
• An annual layer of compost helps replenish nutrients and improve soil health.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may encourage foliage instead of flowers.
• Healthy garden soil generally provides excellent long-term performance.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Remove spent blooms regularly to keep plants looking tidy.
• Cut back finished flower scapes once blooming has ended.
• Trim away old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
• Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigor and flowering performance.

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae · Common Name: Daylily

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About BANNER OF LOVE DAYLILY

• Bred for Bigger Blooms: Banner of Love is a tetraploid daylily, meaning it has twice the chromosome count of diploid varieties. This breeding characteristic often results in larger flowers, thicker petals, stronger stems, and improved garden vigor.
• A Romantic Creation: This beautiful cultivar was hybridized by renowned daylily breeder Karol Emmerich and officially registered in 2009, reflecting years of careful selection for flower quality and dependable performance.
• Every Bloom Has Its Moment: Individual daylily flowers typically last for just one day, but each flowering stem opens numerous buds in succession, creating an extended display that can last for weeks.
• A Tough Landscape Performer: Few flowering perennials handle difficult growing conditions as gracefully as daylilies. They tolerate roadside salt, urban pollution, challenging soils, and even the natural juglone produced by black walnut trees.
• Fragrance Adds Another Dimension: While not every daylily offers scent, Banner of Love produces lightly fragrant blossoms that add another enjoyable layer to its already impressive combination of color, texture, and reblooming performance.