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For Simbad and Wylie: This is one of my Day Lilies. As you can see, its really healthy and throwing up leaves like its having a party. But only one flower stem. What am I doing wrong please? I think this one is Stella De Oro but am not entirely sure tbh.


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Is it getting sun, Karen? In my experience, they need at least 4 hours of sun to bloom well, and they might need even more in the UK.

9 Jul, 2016

 

Hmm...I always thought that might be the issue. But to be fair, my other taller one, the scented lemon one, is doing really well just a couple of metres away. I think I might just remove this one and get another scented one! Thank you!

9 Jul, 2016

 

If it is a Stella, it needs dividing at least every 3 years to maintain performance. That particular one is know for needing division (I saw it mentioned in the AHS Journal).

9 Jul, 2016

 

Ok Wylie, thanks. Its never flowered well though. I shall try that though...maybe.

9 Jul, 2016

 

Yeah..stella. I have two in the border. The other one has 'never ' flowered. I think they will need to go.

9 Jul, 2016

 

Two meters can make hours of difference in the sun, depending on the exposure. 'Stella d'Oro' is also more sensitive to too much shade than some other varieties.

9 Jul, 2016

 

They are in full sun all day Tug...but this is Scotland. :)

9 Jul, 2016

 

Wyoming is known as "Big Sky Country", where I live is known as "The Valley of the Sun", Scotland is known as.... :}

10 Jul, 2016

 

Oi, steady on! ;)

10 Jul, 2016

 

Dig it up, and replant a 2 fan piece and see how it does, although it probably won't do anything until next year. It looks extremely crowded.

10 Jul, 2016

 

Yes, they both look crowded. Thanks Wylie.

10 Jul, 2016

 

OK, OK, Karen! In honesty, anyone who has experienced our summer heat has certain other names for my home town! :)

11 Jul, 2016

 

lol Tug!...its so wet here this morning, it's like living in a swamp! :( I have made a decision on the Hemerocallis this morning. I have a lovely H. Lilioasphodelus which has lots of flower stems on it, but will need dividing this year. So will divide that and replace these Stella De Oro with it, as I know it does well enough here. And it has the lovely scent too. :) Thanks everyone! :)

11 Jul, 2016

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