Getting daylilies out in the bed over the winter with a layer of mulch, for example, is usually not a problem. But what about daylilies in a pot?
How can daylilies overwinter in pots?
To successfully overwinter daylilies in pots, cut back the leaves in autumn, place the pot in a protected place, wrap it with fleece, place it on a wooden stake and make sure that the soil does not freeze completely dries up. Remove the protective coating in May.
Most varieties are frost hardy
Most daylily varieties are hardy (down to -30 °C). Only a few varieties from the USA could be sensitive to frost in this country. Wintergreen varieties in particular are considered susceptible to frost.
Get through the winter unscathed
If your daylily is in a pot, you should overwinter it:
- Cutting down leaves in autumn
- place in a protected place
- Wrap the pot with fleece (€7.00 on Amazon) or other material
- Place pot on wooden peg
- Soil should not freeze completely
- Soil should not dry out
- Remove from the protective coat from May and place in the usual location
Tips & Tricks
Beware of fertilizing daylilies in late summer or fall. This late application of fertilizer could result in the plants not surviving the first frost.