Barbara King M95321 Spider Daylily Autumn Red User Guide

Barbara King M95321 Spider Daylily Autumn Red

Product Information

Specifications

• Plant Name: Spider Daylily Autumn Red (Hemerocallis)
• Description: Large 5 star-shaped velvet red flowers with a yellow throat
• Special Features: Drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow perennial
• Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade (2-4 hours of direct sun)
• Spacing: 18-24 inches between plants
• Mature Height/Spread: 24-36 inches / 18-24 inches
• Bloom Time: Mid Summer

Planting Instructions

1. Prepare the Soil: Spade or rototill the soil 12 inches deep.
2. Create a Hole: Make a hole large enough to spread out the plant’s roots without bending them.
3. Planting: Place the bareroot in the hole with the top sitting about 1 inch below the soil surface.
4. Soil Amendment: Add organic matter like dehydrated manure, garden compost, shredded leaves, or peat moss to the soil.
5. Watering: Water the plants lightly after planting.
6. Mulching: Apply a 2-4 inch layer of mulch around the plant to retain moisture and maintain soil temperature.

Continuing Care

• Watering: Water plants lightly after planting. Increase frequency as growth emerges in late spring, avoiding overwatering.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to promote moisture retention and even soil temperatures
• Weeding: Keep the area around plants weed-free to prevent competition for resources.
• Grooming: Remove spent stems after flowering for a tidy appearance.
• Winterizing: Discontinue fertilizers by early September to prepare plants for winter dormancy. Trim foliage in fall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Are daylilies safe for pets?
  A: Daylilies are considered toxic to cats, so it’s best to keep them away from feline friends.

• Q: How often should I fertilize my daylilies?
  A: Fertilize daylilies in early spring with a balanced fertilizer, and then discontinue feeding by early September.

• Q: Can daylilies be grown in containers?
  A: Yes, daylilies can be grown in containers, ensuring the pots have proper drainage and adequate space for root growth.

Planting and Growing Guide
Spider Daylily Autumn Red
Hemerocallis

Thank you for your order.
Your satisfaction is of primary concern to us. Please use the following resources for questions regarding your order.

• Email us at:
• BarbaraKing@gardensalive.com
• Call us at:
• 812-260-2166
• Order Processing Center • 230 Mary Avenue Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-2181

Out of the Box

Your package contains
3 Bareroot plants (No. 1 size)

• Your plants were shipped to you with the utmost care. The included wood chips or peat moss helps them arrive fresh and healthy.
• All items are measured and graded prior to shipping. You may notice minimal size variance between the plants in your package.
• We urge you to plant your new arrivals as soon as possible. In the event that planting must be delayed, please keep them in a cool, dark, dry place for a short period of time.
• Once planted they may take 4-6 weeks, depending upon the weather conditions, to wake up and start growing.

CAUTION
Not all plant material is edible. Though most plants are harmless, some contain toxic substances which can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness or other discomforts. As a general rule, only known food products should be eaten. In case of ingestion, please contact your local poison control center
at once and advise them of the plant ingested.

Hemerocallis
This reblooming daylily produces Large 5” star shaped velvet red flowers with yellow throat. Along with their colorful display, daylilies are also drought- tolerant and easy-to-grow perennials. Plant them in borders, containers or a mass planting and watch them thrive.

Thank you for your order.
We hope you’re delighted with your new plants.

Choosing a Location

When deciding where to plant, please consider the unique needs and features of this variety:

of direct sun)
Spacing Between Plants| 18-24”
Mature Height/Spread| 24-36” / 18-24”
Bloom Time| Mid Summer

Planting Instructions

This product was shipped to you at the proper planting time for your area. However, sometimes Mother Nature will bring in an unexpected cold front. Ideal planting conditions are when the average high temperature is around 60°F and the low temperature does not drop down below 40°F. For optimum results, plant as follows:

For optimum results, plant as follows:

**1| Spade or rototill the soil 12” deep, and create a hole large enough to spread out the plant’s roots without bending them.
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****2| ** Place your bareroot in the hole so that the top sits about 1” below the soil surface.
**3| Refill the hole and firm the soil gently with your hands. (It’s always good to add organic matter to your soil. You can mix in dehydrated manure, garden compost, shredded leaves and/or peat moss.)
****4**| Water plants in lightly after planting. Apply a 2-4” layer of mulch to promote moisture retention and maintain even garden soil temperatures.

Continuing Care

• Watering
  Water plants in lightly after planting. Once growth starts to emerge in late spring, the plants need watered more frequently. However, take care not to over water. The soil should not be too soggy.

• Mulching
  Apply a 2-4” layer of mulch to promote moisture retention and maintain even garden soil temperatures.

• Weeding
  Keep the area around your plants free of weeds. Weeds compete with all plants for food, water and light. Walk around the garden periodically and pull weeds.

• Grooming
  Remove spent stems after flowering to maintain a clean appearance all summer long.

• Feeding
  Discontinue any fertilizers by early September to prepare your plants for winter dormancy.

• Winterizing
  In the fall, when the leaves die back, trim the foliage so that about 2” of it remains above the ground.

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