The lilies will flower heavily if they are provided with a high-potassium fertilizer when they are first planted and every two to six weeks throughout their growing season. A layer of mulch applied over the dirt will help keep the bulbs cool and help retain moisture. Water at the soil level rather than from overhead, as pouring water from overhead can harm the flowers. They will do well in moist soil, but too much water can lead to the bulbs rotting, so do not water until the soil feels dry, and then do not oversaturate. Stargazer lilies need about one inch of water per week after they have been planted. Your bulbs will do best if you provide them with a dose of fertilizer immediately after planting and then cover with a few inches of mulch. Fill in the hole with loose soil, ensuring that the bulb is fully covered. Dig a hole six to eight inches deep and eight to 12 inches apart for each bulb, then plant with the pointy end facing upward. If your bulbs are frozen, allow them to thaw out for a few hours before planting. If planting in a container, make sure that there is enough room for the roots to grow and that drainage holes are present.
To plant stargazer lily bulbs, choose a spot that gets direct or partial sun and that has soil that is moist but not saturated. Stargazer lily bulbs can be planted in either the early spring or the fall. Because the plants grow to nearly three feet tall, they can be planted at the back of a garden behind other plants, and because their stems are so sturdy they require no staking or support. Bulbs are best planted in groupings to create focal points and an attraction for butterflies and hummingbirds. They do as well in containers as in gardens. Stargazer lilies are sturdy, tall plants that thrive in almost any type of soil as long as they get sufficient sun. Stargazer lilies are perennials grown from bulbs and do best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
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By Jo Cosgrove | Ecological Gardener, Horticulturist, and Educator – last update on December 2, 2021
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