The Maine Daylily Society will host Daylily Day at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, July 26, at 9 a.m. 

"Daylilies are blooming in colorful profusion at Merryspring," said Merryspring, in a news release.

Gardener and daylily hybridizer Susan Shaw will share how easy it is to grow and even hybridize daylily varieties on this walk through the Maine Daylily Society Display Garden.

Most of the daylilies in the garden are named cultivars, registered with the American Hemerocallis Society. Some space is taken by 4-6 year old blooming seedlings, some that will be selected to register if they prove to be worthy. Modern daylilies come in many forms including spiders, ruffled bagels, picotees, UFs and doubles.

"From creamy white to diamond-dusted lemon, grape, raspberry, the colors are luscious," said Merryspring.

Tall or small, there are many varied cultivars on display. The seedling field will be available if you'd like to dig your own (bring your own spade and container), and cultivars will be available for ordering. 

The Maine Daylily Society is committed to sharing a love for these carefree garden plants. 

Preregistration is not necessary for this free event, however donations are always welcome. 

This Weekend Workshop is co-sponsored by Allen Insurance & Financial and Camden Riverhouse Hotel. 

Merryspring is your community nature center offering walking trails, cultivated gardens, wildlife, and ecology and horticulture educational programs all year round. The park is located at the end of Conway Road, just off of Route 1 in Camden behind Hannaford Shopping Plaza. For more information on this program, please contact info@merryspring.org or call 207-236-2239.