daylily 'Chicago Royal Robe'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun. Flowering is likely to be poor in shadier situations. Tolerant of heavy clay and poorer soils. May need watering in spring to early summer in dry conditions to ensure flowering. See Hemerocallis cultivation for details

Deadheading will improve appearance, and can help reduce hemerocallis gall midge. Cut back flower stems after flowering has finished. Remove dead foliage as required

Propagate by division in spring

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, hemerocallis gall midge, slugs, snails and thrips

May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot or bacterial leaf and stem rot