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Daylily Stella de Oro is a low-growing shrub that blooms throughout the season until the very beginning of October. Produces small flowers in bright shades of yellow and orange. It is distinguished by exceptionally high winter hardiness. Therefore, the plant can be grown even in regions with harsh climates.
Description of daylily Stella de Oro
Daylily variety Stella is distinguished by quite beautiful, medium-sized yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-6 cm. They begin to appear as early as June, and flowering continues until the beginning of October. Moreover, it goes on continuously, which allows the owner to constantly enjoy bright colors.
Daylily is a low-growing shrub; its height can vary greatly depending on the growing conditions - on average from 30 cm to 1 m. The leaves are bright green, very narrow and long. The yellow flowers contrast well against their background, which adds beauty to the bush.
Stella de Oro daylily flowers can be colored not only in yellow, but also in orange shades
Under natural conditions, daylilies are found in Eastern China - it is believed that this is where they originally originated. However, the daylily Stella de Oro itself was bred back in 1975. Moreover, it was not breeders who worked on it, but the amateur Walter Jablonsky. Subsequently, this hybrid successfully spread in many countries, including Russia.
Hybrid daylily Stella de Oro in landscape design
Daylilies are truly very beautiful and attractive shrubs. Due to their low maintenance requirements and ability to withstand even the most severe frosts, they are often used to decorate gardens in a variety of regions. It is very easy to harmoniously integrate the Stella de Oro daylily into the garden design - here are some illustrative examples:
- Planting along the borders of the garden (you can easily separate one zone from another).
- Daylilies next to a veranda, deck or porch.
- The flowerbed “island” also looks quite attractive.
- Daylilies along the path.
- Daylily can be used not only in single plantings. It looks good in mixborders in combination with other bright colors.
Winter hardiness of daylily Stella de Oro
Daylily is highly winter hardy. According to this indicator, it is classified as growing zone 6. This means that the flower can withstand severe frosts down to -40 degrees. Therefore, Stella de Oro daylily can be successfully grown not only in the middle zone, but also in the North-West, the Urals, Southern Siberia and the Far East.
Planting and caring for daylily Stella de Oro
Daylilies are planted on the site in late spring or late summer. Planting rules are standard - you need to choose a well-lit place and dig up the area, apply fertilizer and plant seedlings.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
Under natural conditions, these flowers grow along the edges of forests. Therefore, when choosing a site, you need to consider the following recommendations:
- The place should be spacious and well lit. Light shading is allowed only in the south - in other regions the sun's rays should freely fall on the foliage.
- Since prolonged stagnation of water is undesirable, it is better to plant the shrub on a small hill.
- The soil should be fairly fertile and well loosened. Therefore, before planting, the area is cleaned and thoroughly dug up.
Landing rules
The landing algorithm is as follows:
- A small hole up to 30 cm deep is dug in the area.
- Equal amounts of peat, sand and humus are poured into it, 200 g of ash and 40 g of phosphorus-potassium fertilizer are added.
- Lower the seedling and carefully straighten the roots.
- Sprinkle with the mixture, but not too tightly. This must be done so that the root collar is visible on the surface.
- Water generously, give half a bucket of water.
Watering and fertilizing
Caring for the hybrid daylily Hemerocallis Stella De Oro is not that difficult. Since the flower usually has enough natural precipitation, it does not require additional watering when it rains. If the soil has dried to a depth of 5-7 cm, watering is needed.In case of drought, moisture should be given regularly - 1 or 2 times a week.
Feed the flower 3 times per season (it is enough to use only complex mineral fertilizer):
- In the middle of spring.
- During the period of active foliage growth (early summer).
- At the end of July, after which it is no longer worth feeding.
Lush flowering of daylily Stella de Oro can be achieved even with minimal care
Pruning hybrid daylily Stella de Oro
It is better to do pruning in the fall, already at the beginning of October - with the onset of the first frost. At this time, remove all damaged and wilted leaves. After the first frost, it is advisable to trim the hanging leaves so that they rise 5-10 cm above the soil. The plant does not need repeated pruning in spring.
Cut flowers of Stella de Oro daylily retain freshness well, which allows them to be used in bouquets
Preparing for winter
No special preparation for winter is required. Daylily Stella de Oro tolerates even very severe frosts well, so unlike many other flowers it is not necessary to dig it out of the soil, and it is not even necessary to mulch the roots. But if the region has a very harsh climate, you can lay a small layer (2 cm) of pine needles, foliage or sawdust. This can be done at the end of September - beginning of October.
Reproduction
This plant is propagated both by seeds and vegetatively:
- dissection of the rhizome;
- cutting off the central shoot;
- proliferation (the so-called rooting of inflorescences).
When propagating by polyferation, part of the top of the flowering shoot is cut off, shortened, leaving 2/3, placed in water to obtain roots, and then planted in open ground the next spring.
Diseases and pests
Daylily is highly resistant to various diseases and pests. Only sometimes can it be subject to bacterial and fungal pathologies, for example:
- root collar rot;
- iris leaf spot;
- leaf striping;
- rust.
The main pests that sometimes parasitize this bush include:
- aphid;
- spider mite;
- thrips;
- gall midge;
- root mite;
- grass bug
When the first signs of damage appear, the bushes should be treated with fungicides - “Maxim”, “Skor”, “Fitosporin”, Bordeaux mixture. Sometimes insecticides are needed - “Biotlin”, “Aktara”, “Karate”.
Folk remedies against insects are also quite effective. Use aqueous solutions of household dust shavings, baking soda, ammonia, and mustard powder. If the pest colonies do not decrease, it is necessary to treat the plant with a chemical as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Daylily Stella de Oro is one of the easiest ways to decorate your garden with your own hands. The flower will take root in almost any soil.It tolerates both severe frosts and short droughts well. Therefore, any novice gardener can grow it.
