Stargazer Lily Bulbs – Lilium

Many people consider the Stargazer Lily to be the most majestic of all the Oriental Lilies. Like looking at a hot pink constellation, it’s easy to see why people find these flowers so magical. Delightfully fragrant and long-lasting, you’ll want to make room in your garden for these winners.

Name:Oriental Lily Bulbs – Stargazer
Botanical Name:Lilium
Life Cycle:Perennial
Bulb/Tuber/Root Size:14-16 cm Circumference
Light Requirement:Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:Spring
Plant Type:Oriental
Features:Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant
Color:Pink, Red, White
Blooms:Summer, Late Summer
Plant Height:2-3 feet
Plant Spacing:8 to 18 inches
Planting Depth:6 inches Deep

Hardiness Zones:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Ships:Spring

Planting Instructions

How to Plant Stargazer Lily Bulbs

When to Plant Lily Bulbs

Plant your lilies in the spring when the soil is workable but not muddy.

Where to Plant Lily Bulbs

Before you plant your Lily, choose a sunny spot. Well-drained soil is a must for lilies to do their best. Lilies do best in full sun but they can tolerate some shade.

How to Plant Lily Bulbs

Lilies look very nice when planted in groups of 3-5 bulbs, space them about 12 inches apart so they have room to grow. Small lily bulb varieties should be planted 2- to 4-inches deep, and larger lily bulb varieties should be planted 6-inches deep. Space each group about 3 to 4 feet apart so they can grow to their full mature size.

The soil should remain moist. Watering a substantial amount once a week is usually more desirable than a few light watering during the week. During the hot months of course watch your soil and do not let it dry out. Water as needed.

How to Care for Lilies

Mulching your Lily garden during the fall and winter is advised. Spread the mulch back in the spring as the lily stalks emerge from the soil as it will no longer be needed.

If your soil needs amendment, fertilize the lily garden in the early spring using a 5-10-10 is usually a good choice.

Remove the dead flower heads as soon as they die off. This gives the plant energy back to the bulb for next season.

It is strongly suggested that you dig up and divide the lily bulbs every three or four years (the bulbs will multiply). Replant the bulbs in new patterns and holes, and if possible, extend the lily garden area you have already been using.

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