Troubleshooting
Daylily 'Pan for Gold' problems — and how to fix them
Daylily 'Pan for Gold' (Hemerocallis 'Pan for Gold') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Leaf streak
Tan-brown streaking on leaves; prune out affected foliage and apply a copper-based fungicide if widespread.
Aphids
Colonise scapes and young leaves in spring; remove by hand or treat with an appropriate insecticide or soap spray.
Rust
Pustules on leaf undersides in humid weather; remove infected leaves and apply fungicide containing tebuconazole or myclobutanil.
Crown rot
Waterlogged soil causes rotting at the base; improve drainage immediately and replant healthy divisions in well-amended soil.
Hemerocallis gall midge
Swollen buds that fail to open, containing white larvae; remove and dispose of all affected buds away from the garden.
Prevent daylily 'pan for gold' problems before they start
Most daylily 'pan for gold' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Daylily 'Pan for Gold' problems — FAQ
Why is my daylily 'pan for gold' leaf streak?
Tan-brown streaking on leaves; prune out affected foliage and apply a copper-based fungicide if widespread.
Why is my daylily 'pan for gold' aphids?
Colonise scapes and young leaves in spring; remove by hand or treat with an appropriate insecticide or soap spray.
Why is my daylily 'pan for gold' rust?
Pustules on leaf undersides in humid weather; remove infected leaves and apply fungicide containing tebuconazole or myclobutanil.
Why is my daylily 'pan for gold' crown rot?
Waterlogged soil causes rotting at the base; improve drainage immediately and replant healthy divisions in well-amended soil.
Why is my daylily 'pan for gold' hemerocallis gall midge?
Swollen buds that fail to open, containing white larvae; remove and dispose of all affected buds away from the garden.