Daylily 'Chicago Royal Robe'

Hemerocallis

How to grow Daylily 'Chicago Royal Robe'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Dead head to save the plant’s energy if seeds are not needed
Divide clumps to preserve vigor
Mulch over crowns in winter if conditions are harsh

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Chicago Royal Robe is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Chicago Royal Robe requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Chicago Royal Robe from seed

Can be germinated from seed, but may not always come true.
More usually propagated from division of clumps

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Chicago Royal Robe about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Chicago Royal Robe

Sun or part shade, ordinary soil, prefer loose structured soil with a neutral ph. Dig over the soil and add organic matter before planting.
Trim the leaves to half length to reduce stress on the newly established plant

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chicago Royal Robe is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Chicago Royal Robe

Chicago Royal Robe folklore & trivia

Chicago series
A large series of tetraploid day lilies developed by James Marsh of Chicago from 1950’s