If you wish to bring out the brightest color in your lighter colored plants they must be in full sun to accomplish this. However, the darker shades of reds and purples benefit from partial shade as their dark colors absorb the heat that is a benefit to the lighter shades. Any good garden soil is acceptable for growing daylilies. However, daylilies will grow in practically any soil as long as it is well drained and friable. Before planting your daylilies the soil should be worked into a good loose condition to a depth of at least one foot.
Planting is then a simple process of digging a hole larger than the root mass.
Make a mound in the middle of the hole and set in the plants with the roots spread all around the mound. The planting depth can easily be determined by the band of white at the base of the foliage. Working the soil in and around the roots, leaving a slight depression around the plant. Firm the soil and water well. Spacing of daylilies should be no less than 18 to 24 inches apart on each side.