How Do You Divide Stella dOro Daylilies

Scoop up a clump, wash off most of the soil, and use a sharp knife to separate the individual plants. Mark your calendar to divide the clump every three years. You’ll get better blooms if you fertilize them a couple of times each year as well.

When can I divide Stella d'Oro daylilies?

Daylilies are remarkably resilient plants, and can be divided any time during the spring, summer or fall growing seasons. Spring is the best season for division, however, since daylilies are actively growing. You want to divide plants when the new foliage is just starting to grow.

Can you divide daylilies anytime?

Answer: Daylilies can be divided in early spring (as new growth begins to emerge) or in late summer. Dig up the entire clump with a spade. … When dividing daylilies in late summer, cut the foliage back to a height of 6 to 8 inches.