When To Cut Day Lilies Apart?

Daylilies are beautiful perennials with striking blooms that last for one day. They require minimal care once established, but dividing them every few years is essential to maintain their health and blooming. To divide daylilies, wait until early spring when new growth appears above the ground or wait until fall when they have a few blooms.

The best time to divide daylilies is in early spring or late summer, but avoid dividing them during hot summer days or when they are still growing. The new divisions should produce a few blooms this summer. Divide daylilies in early spring or late summer, dig up the entire clump, shake or wash off the soil, and carefully pull the clump apart.

Ideally, divide daylilies once every three to five years to keep them healthy. It doesn’t matter which climate conditions daylilies grow in. The best time to divide daylilies is shortly after they have finished flowering in late summer to early fall. If you divide toward the end of the growing season, you can prevent overcrowding and maintain vigorous growth. Divisions bloom sparsely in the first year, but once they’re established, they will continue to bloom.

In summary, daylilies are a beautiful perennial that requires regular division to maintain their health and blooming. The best time to divide daylilies is either early spring or late summer, depending on the climate conditions.