Daylilies (Spring-Planted) - "Mary Reed" Hemerocallis

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All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.

Category	Shipping Period
*All Seeds:*
Zones 2 – 10	Year-Round
*Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First):*
Zones 8 – 10	Feb. 27 - June 30
Zones 7	Mar. 12 - June 30
Zones 6	Mar. 26 - June 30
Zones 5	Apr. 9 - June 30
Zones 2 – 4	Apr. 23 - June 30
**Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First):***
Zones 2-4	Sep. 10 - Jan. 31
Zones 5	Sep. 10 - Jan. 31
Zones 6	Sep. 17 - Jan. 31
Zones 7	Sep. 24 - Jan. 31
Zones 8-10	Oct. 1 - Jan. 31

We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.

*Lilies & Amaryllis arrive from Holland in early October, and cannot be shipped prior to that time. Therefore, all orders containing these varieties will be grouped together and shipped when the entire order is ready for shipment.

Unit Size	Price	Qty
Bag of 2	$20.00 $9.99
Bag of 5	$40.00 $19.99
Bag of 10	$70.00 $34.99
Bag of 25	$150.00 $74.99 ($2.99/Each)
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Product Description:

How does your garden grow? With Mary Reed Daylilies we hope! Our spring-plant Mary Reed Daylilies are unique; their raspberry flowers stay open into the night instead of closing at sunset like most of their daylily cousins. Due to their short stature, Mary Reed daylily bulbs are great to plant with short spreaders like wave petunias or purple lantanas. Perennial Mary Reed Daylilies will keep their merry, charming appearance even when faced with average soils, heavy rains or droughts.

Fast Facts
Planting Info

How to Grow Daylilies - Planting Instructions

Daylilies require full sun (North cooler zones) but can tolerate light shade (South warmer zones) as long as they receive at least six hours of full sunlight every day. Prior to planting, loosening the soil to allow oxygen into the soil is recommended.

Compost or manure are often used to help fertilize Daylilies, and is recommended especially to those with nutrient poor soil. Fertilize the plants two to three weeks after planting. Fertilize once in early spring and, if preferred, again in late summer.

Daylilies should be planted in relatively shallow holes; the size of the bulbs will determine the size of the hole. The hole should be wide and deep enough to place the bulb inside without bending the roots, plant with the eyes toward the surface. The top of the bulb should be close to one inch under the surface.

We recommend watering the Daylily immediately upon planting them. Daylilies do not like to get dried out, but they do not like to be kept in a soggy environment. Unless you are in an extremely dry climate, regular watering after planting is unnecessary. As is common, Daylilies prefer a heavy watering once a week as opposed to a daily light watering.

Regularly weed the area around the plant to avoid root confusion when you go to transplant or separate your bulbs.

Remove dead blooms and leaves if you prefer a manicured appearance. In the late fall, trim the remaining dead leaves down to ground level, and place mulch on top of the root system to protect the roots from cold freezing winter month temperatures.
In the north, spring planting is advised. In colder climates, if daylilies are planted in the fall, they often die because they do not have time to form new roots and begin to anchor before winter arrives. Some experienced gardeners in the north will fall plant, but they consider the hardiness of the plant and take preventive measures like mulching.
In the south, the best times to plant are early spring or very late fall. Note that daylilies planted in July-September face a high probability of rotting if humidity and temperatures are high (i.e. over 90 degrees).

Common Name:	Daylily "Mary Reed"
Type:	Spring-Planted Perennial
Bulb/Root Size:	2-3 Fan root
Botanical Name:	Hemerocallis
Color:	Raspberry with a white strip on each petal & green yellow throat
Plant Height / Flower Size:	Up to 14 inches tall
Sun/Shade:	Full sun to partial shade
Bloom Time:	Long blooming: early summer to early fall
Hardiness Zones:	3 - 9
Ships:	Spring