Troubleshooting
Daylily 'Pardon Me' problems — and how to fix them
Daylily 'Pardon Me' (Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me') 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.
Poor rebloom in shade
This cultivar needs direct sun to rebloom reliably. Relocate to a spot receiving at least 6 hours of full sun.
Daylily rust
Orange-yellow spore masses on foliage. Remove affected leaves and treat with a triazole fungicide; improve spacing.
Aphids
Cluster on new growth and scapes; dislodge with water jets or treat with insecticidal soap.
Spider mites in hot dry conditions
Look for stippled leaves and fine webbing. Increase watering, improve airflow, and apply miticide if severe.
Overcrowded clumps
Divide every 4-5 years to maintain vigorous blooming. Outer fan divisions are most productive.
Prevent daylily 'pardon me' problems before they start
Most daylily 'pardon me' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Daylily 'Pardon Me' problems — FAQ
Why is my daylily 'pardon me' poor rebloom in shade?
This cultivar needs direct sun to rebloom reliably. Relocate to a spot receiving at least 6 hours of full sun.
Why is my daylily 'pardon me' daylily rust?
Orange-yellow spore masses on foliage. Remove affected leaves and treat with a triazole fungicide; improve spacing.
Why is my daylily 'pardon me' aphids?
Cluster on new growth and scapes; dislodge with water jets or treat with insecticidal soap.
Why is my daylily 'pardon me' spider mites in hot dry conditions?
Look for stippled leaves and fine webbing. Increase watering, improve airflow, and apply miticide if severe.
Why is my daylily 'pardon me' overcrowded clumps?
Divide every 4-5 years to maintain vigorous blooming. Outer fan divisions are most productive.