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Daylily disease or deficiency?

browneyedsusan_gw

15 years ago

I bought a Minnie Pearl plant about 6 years ago. It grew into a nice sized clump and bloomed beautifully till last year. Since then the flowers are small and misshapen. The flower stalks are shorter-below the height of the leaves. Is this a deficiency or a disease, and what should I do about it? I would really appreciate any advice you have.

Susan

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Nancy Barginear
15 years ago
I suspect it needs to be divided. How many fans are there now? I noticed one of mine has smaller blooms this year, but we have had very little rain. It is due to be divided.

If it's been in the ground for six years, I'd wait until fall and dig it up, clean up the roots, cut off any rotten sections, hose the soil off the roots well, let it dry, then dust the cut parts with sulfur and pot or replant the divisions.

Good luck.

Nancy
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