They sport long, showy stamens and can reach up to 4 ft. tall.
‘Stargazer’ lily was developed in the late 1970s as a cross betweenLilium auratum andL.
speciosumto intentionally create a flower with upward-facing rather than drooping flowers.
The Spruce / Autumn Wood
They are among the most fragrant flowers, with a spicy aroma that some people find a little overwhelming.
They symbolize wealth, prosperity, and ambition.
Like alllilies, ‘Stargazer’ is toxic to cats.Read on for our care guide.
The Spruce / Autumn Wood
These tall, slender plants should be spaced 8 to 12 inches apart.
The best companion plants for lilies include shorter annuals (such aspansiesandzinnias) or other bulbs (likehyacinthsanddaffodils).
Mulch over the base of the plants to keep the soil moist and cool.
The Spruce / Autumn Wood
Unlike many tall plants, ‘Stargazers’ have sturdy stems that usually don’t require staking.
They prefer morning light.
Soil
Oriental lilies such as ‘Stargazer’ do well in any medium soil with average moisture.
They prefer slightly acidic soils (pH 6.3 to 6.8) but grow fine in neutral soils.
Feeding with an acid fertilizer helps them thrive in alkaline soils.
These plants require about 1 inch of water per week through rainfall or irrigation.
Mulching will help the soil remain moist.
Maximum bloom is achieved in midsummer where temperatures consistently reach 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fertilizer
Like many plants with large, dramatic flowers, ‘Stargazer’ is a heavy feeder.
Water deeply after each feeding.
Deadheading prevents the formation of seed pods, which consumes energy that would otherwise go to replenishing the bulbs.
Once the foliage turns completely brown, cut the stalks down to ground level.
Like most lilies, ‘Stargazer’ bulbs create small “bulblet” offshoots attached to the parent bulb.
A potting soil heavy in peat moss isnaturally acidicand makes a good choice.
Grow them in conditions that are as bright as possible.
Bloom Months
‘Stargazer’ lily blooms in the midsummer.
It can take some experimentation to achieve the right timing to produce blooms exactly when you want.
If your ‘Stargazer’ was not forced to bloom, you candeadheadafter blooming finishes.
Cut just below the flowerhead and above the leaf, leaving as much foliage as possible.
Remove the mulch in the early spring.
Do the same for bulbs in pots.
‘Stargazer’ lilies are perennials and they will come back and bloom once each year.
No, ‘Stargazer’ lilies will only bloom once per year.
for see bloom all summer, you’ll need to plant varieties that have staggered blooms.
Avoid planting ground covers or any invasive plant that can spread.
Lilies do not like to be crowded.
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Asian Lily.ASPCA.
