They seem completely exotic and yet they feel at home in our gardens - the daylilies. Such a plant keeps producing new flowers all summer long. How can these plants be combined?
Which plants go well with daylilies?
To effectively combine daylilies in the garden, you should choose plants that have similar site requirements and bloom in summer. Suitable companion plants include ornamental allium, steppe sage, yellow coneflower, phlox, coneflower, lavender, Patagonian verbena and roses.
What factors should you consider when combining daylilies?
So that you can enjoy your work for a long time, you should include the following points in your planning:
- Flower color: yellow, orange, red or pink, rarely white
- Flowering time: June to August
- Location requirements: sunny to partially shaded, permeable and nutrient-rich soil
- Growth height: 40 to 100 cm
Daylilies are available in a wide range of colors. When combining with other plants, check whether their color harmonizes with the respective daylilies.
Since daylilies are at their best in summer, you should preferably combine them with companion plants that also develop their full potential in summer.
It is also recommended to choose planting partners who feel comfortable in the sun or partial shade and prefer a nutrient-rich substrate.
Combine daylilies in beds or in pots
Long and narrow leaves as well as outstanding flower stalks that are equipped with eye-catching flower funnels are what characterize daylilies. Flowering perennials that conjure up other shapes and colors go wonderfully with them. For example, perennials that have long flower spikes, lush flower umbels or flower bowls are ideal for combining. Either create targeted contrasts or try to create a balance between the colors.
The following plants are particularly suitable for combining with daylilies:
- ornamental onion
- Steppe Sage
- Yellow Coneflower
- Phlox
- Sun Bride
- Lavender
- Patagonian Verbena
- Roses
Combine daylily with yellow coneflower
Yellow daylilies are ideal for combining with yellow coneflowers. The two go hand in hand and show off their blooms all summer long. The interaction looks very decorative if you don't just plant the two individually, but create a large group. The yellow sea of radiant flowers will delight you.
Combine daylily with floribunda rose
As soon as the first flowers of the floribunda roses wither, the daylilies take over and open their flower buds. When the daylilies finally say goodbye, the second flowering of the bed roses follows. A fantastic change that makes the location attractive from May to October.
Combine daylily with steppe sage
Another effective companion of daylilies is steppe sage. It has the same location requirements, reaches a similar height and brings the daylilies closer in a gentle way. The long flower candles of the steppe sage contrast the flower funnels of the daylilies with both their shape and their purple color.
Combine daylilies as a bouquet in a vase
The splendor in the vase doesn't last long. But it is all the more intoxicating and therefore more valuable. Give yourself a gift and combine the daylilies in a bouquet with other summer flowers. However, it is recommended to combine it with flowers that have smaller and less impressive flowers so as not to steal the show.
- Yellow Coneflower
- Sun Bride
- Roses
- woman's coat
- Indian nettle
- Phlox
- Steppe Sage
