Things You'll Need:
- Stargazer lily plants or bulbs Rich, well-drained soil Water Sharp clean secateurs Vase
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Step 1
Plant Stargazer bulbs point side up and root side down in the fall or early spring in moist but well-drained, rich soil in a sunny locale. Mass an odd number of the same bulb in groupings of three or more spaced about 10 inches apart and about 4 inches deep.
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Step 2
Deadhead lily blooms by snapping them or cutting them from the stem carefully with clean sharp secateurs, leaving the stems and leaves in place to recharge the bulb. Cut away old stalks and leaf foliage in late fall or early spring only unless harvesting cut flowers.
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Step 3
Cut Stargazers for household display with sharp clean secateurs and on the bias. Because of their strong architectural presence and multiple blooms per stalk, Stargazers look good in tall vases with three to five stems. Always place them in a clean vase filled with cool water and with any leaves that fall below the waterline removed.
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Step 4
Mulch over any new bulbs in the fall before snowfall or heavy frost with at least 5 inches of compost, leaves or shredded wood if you live in a cold climate.
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Step 5
Lightly fertilize the soil around the base of the lily with a phosphorus-rich mix like 5--10--10 water-soluble general fertilizer at least once and possibly twice a year. Fertilize more often if you are in an area where the plants foliage lives year round.
