I transplanted day lilies about 3 weeks ago. why are the leaves turning yellow?
Answers:
Shock probably, I'm not sure which B vitamin you should give a new transplant, but if you call your local nursery, they will tell you. It helps minimize the shock of transplant.
Other answers:
Needs water, fertilizer and sun.
Needs water, fertilizer and sun.
Wrong day.
The chlorophyll is going away because it's spring.
WiserAngel, is probably correct. Sometimes when you transplant different types of plants, they will go into shock. They should start getting better soon..Sometimes it takes awhile, or they could die..I hope they come back for you..
Water them frenquently. When I plant or transplant flowers I dig the hole, soak the hole with water, add the new plant, cover with new soil such as miracle gro potting soil, etc, the I soak it again. I water every 24 hours for about a week then I only water two or three times a week.
Not sure about the reason the leaves are turning yellow on you, probably just shocked, but I have transplanted day lilies all over my yard. They'll come back, don't give up on them. And don't drowned them in a lot of water. Day lilies thrive in almost any soil, and heat and dryness doesn't bother them. However, over watering may rot them. Give them time and they'll be fine.
make sure you haven't planted them to deep...i am in zone 6, kentucky and i put my daylilies in the ground just below the surface...i water once or twice a week just enough to keep the soil moist and spinkle a little 10-10-10 on ground around the plant....it usually only takes about 1-1 1/2 weeks before new growth is seen. i also have clay soil and they grow just fine here
make sure you are not overwatering and over fertilizing....daylilies can be like iris....to much water and they will drown
When you transplanted them did you fan out the roots over a ball of soil in the hole....and did you make sure there were no air pockets when you filled in with dirt. It sounds like water isn't getting to the roots...so if you're watering daily and they are still looking yellow, my first guess would be that they need to be re-planted properly. If you don't think that is the problem, then not sure...daylilies should transplant pretty easily. Aside from the yellow leaves, do you see new growth? That could be a good sign.
Are they getting enough water? About 1 inch a week is needed. Also, are they in full sun or do they get some shade? Most transplants, even those plants needing full sun, appreciate a bit of shade until they are settled. I try to transplant on a cloudy day. Too much water can also cause the leaves to turn yellow. Are they otherwise healty? Daylillies are remarkably resilient. Make sure the ground is not too dry or wet and they should get by well enough.