How to Grow Stargazer Lilies in Florida
Stargazer lilies are an oriental lily grown from a bulb. They grow up to 26 inches tall and do not require staking. They are also somewhat wind resistant. Beautiful large fragrant flowers bloom in the spring. Stargazers make long-lasting cut flowers and are often found in floral arrangements. With a little preparation, stargazer lilies will add color and fragrance to your garden for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose a well-drained location in your garden that will receive at least six hours of sun a day. The main reason stargazer lilies fail to thrive is improper drainage, so amend your soil with compost.
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Plant your stargazer lily in the fall. Dig a hole three times as deep as the bulb is wide, place the bulb in the hole pointed side up, cover and water well to collapse any air pockets.
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Fertilize your stargazer bulb in the spring at the first sign of new growth and then again when the first buds show with a 4-8-4 organic fertilizer.
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Cut away spent blooms to prevent your stargazer lily from developing seeds which sap the energy of your plant, but don't remove the foliage after the plant has finished flowering. The foliage is gathering nutrients to store in the bulb for next year's display. When the foliage is fully brown, cut it to the ground.
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Tips & Warnings
In southern Florida, you may have to dig your bulbs up in the fall and place them in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks before replanting in your garden. Stargazers need periods of 34 degree F temperature before reblooming.
References
- Photo Credit stargazer lilly image by Alan Pickersgill from Fotolia.com
