'Stargazer' Lily (Lilium)
Bulbs
- Exotic fuchsia pink flowers with white margins!
- Spring-planted bulb that blooms in midsummer.
- Highly fragrant, heat-tolerant, & pollinator-friendly.
- Beautiful cut flower, lasting up to 3 weeks in arrangements.
- Zones 4-9, sun to part sun, 36-48" tall with 6” blooms.
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Description
Lily (Lilium) is a summer-flowering bulb with large trumpet-shaped flowers in an array of vibrant colors. A cut flower favorite, lilies look amazing in bouquets or paired with other perennials and shrubs in the garden. This versatile perennial is also heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, fragrant, and loved by pollinators, blooming for many years with proper care.
Details
Common name: Lily, oriental lily
Hardiness zones: 4-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours direct sunlight) to part sun (4-6 hours sun).
Height x width: 36-48” inches tall.
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Planting Season: Spring
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Late summer
Features: Fragrant, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, cut flower, container-friendly, cold-tolerant, heat-tolerant
Uses: Border, mass planting, container plantings, cut flower, cottage garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours of sun).
Planting Depth: 6" inches deep.
Water: Water deeply after planting. Keep soil moist through the rest of the growing season. Avoid standing water to prevent bulb rotting.
Spacing: Minimum 10” inches apart.
Fertilizing:You can apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer once the lilies begin to sprout, then reapply every three weeks.
Winterizing:Apply a layer of organic mulch for winter protection.
Maintenance & pruning: After flowering, do not cut back or remove the remaining foliage. Keeping the foliage standing allows the lilies to invest energy in growing the bulb for next year’s blooms.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.