Troubleshooting
Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' problems — and how to fix them
Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' (Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy') 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.
Daylily rust
Orange spore pustules on leaves; remove infected foliage immediately and apply a copper or systemic fungicide to slow spread.
Aphids
Common on flower buds; treat with insecticidal soap spray or encourage aphid predators such as ladybirds and lacewings.
Thrips
Silvery petal streaking, especially during dry spells; apply spinosad or neem oil in the early morning for best results.
Botrytis on spent blooms
Deadhead regularly and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce grey mould incidence during humid summers.
Crown rot
Caused by poor drainage or planting too deep; ensure crowns are only 2-3 cm below the soil surface and improve drainage if necessary.
Prevent daylily 'strawberry candy' problems before they start
Most daylily 'strawberry candy' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' problems — FAQ
Why is my daylily 'strawberry candy' daylily rust?
Orange spore pustules on leaves; remove infected foliage immediately and apply a copper or systemic fungicide to slow spread.
Why is my daylily 'strawberry candy' aphids?
Common on flower buds; treat with insecticidal soap spray or encourage aphid predators such as ladybirds and lacewings.
Why is my daylily 'strawberry candy' thrips?
Silvery petal streaking, especially during dry spells; apply spinosad or neem oil in the early morning for best results.
Why is my daylily 'strawberry candy' botrytis on spent blooms?
Deadhead regularly and avoid wetting the foliage to reduce grey mould incidence during humid summers.
Why is my daylily 'strawberry candy' crown rot?
Caused by poor drainage or planting too deep; ensure crowns are only 2-3 cm below the soil surface and improve drainage if necessary.