Other examples of authentic lilies include the orange tiger lily flower, Easter lily, Turk cap lily (Lilium superbum), pink stargazer lilies, and more. Stargazer lilies belonging under genus Lilium, only indicate that this is a true lily, not a daylily or a water lily. But most fascinating of all, the fragrant flowers of Stargazer lilies face upward, unlike other types of lilies. The beautiful and dainty Stargazer flower comes from a hybridized form of the famous Japanese wild red lilies compared to the popular Asiatic lily that contains many Lilium species in their background.įamed for its exquisite color, the beautiful white flower edges (a natural highlight), and the robust and sturdy stems system. Pests & Problems: slugs & snails, aphids (spread viruses), deer, red lily beetle, gray mold.Propagate: bulbs, dividing bulbs scales.Fertilizing: early spring provide a dose of fertilizer.Water: Keep the soil moist, do not overwater.Soil: moist soil and rich in organic matter on the acid side.Exposure: best results in full sun, tolerate partial shade.Hardiness: outdoors USDA Hardiness Zone 3 through 8.Flowers: large flowers 6″ – 12″ inches, fragrant blooms, white edge petals, generally light pink to deep pink color, with dark textured colored spots, excellent cut flowers.Plant Type: flowering herbaceous perennials. ![]() Common Name: Stargazer Lily, Star Gazer Lily.Botanical Name: Lilium orientalis ‘Stargazer’. ![]() Origin: Hybrid (1974) by Leslie Woodriff, California. ![]()
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