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Growing daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot

Verdict
Grows well in pots
Pot size
20-30 cm (8-12 in) across
Mature size
70-85 cm tall in bloom, spreading 60 cm wide

Compost and drainage

Daylily 'Tiger Bloodlines' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.

Watering daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot

Containers dry far faster than open ground, so daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Every 7-10 days during the growing season, or when the top 5 cm of soil is dry" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.

Potting on

Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.

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Growing daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in containers — FAQ

Can you grow daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot?

Yes — daylily 'tiger bloodlines' does well in a pot. Aim for a container around 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across: enough root room for it to reach about 85 cm, without so much spare compost that it stays soggy between waterings.

What size pot does daylily 'tiger bloodlines' need?

Aim for a container 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.

What compost and drainage does daylily 'tiger bloodlines' need in a container?

Daylily 'Tiger Bloodlines' needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.

How often should I water daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot?

Containers dry far faster than open ground, so daylily 'tiger bloodlines' in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "Every 7-10 days during the growing season, or when the top 5 cm of soil is dry" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.