Lily - Oriental Salmon Stargazer

Lily – Oriental Salmon Stargazer

Add fragrance and vibrant color to your garden with the stunning blooms of Oriental Salmon Stargazer Lily. This beautiful variety produces large, upward-facing flowers in warm salmon-pink tones with lighter edges and delicate speckling near the center. The bold coloration and graceful petals create a striking display that stands out in garden beds and floral arrangements.

Salmon Stargazer lilies are known for their strong stems and intensely fragrant blooms that fill the garden with a sweet, pleasant scent during mid to late summer. Each plant produces multiple large flowers, making them a favorite for both garden planting and cut flower arrangements. Their dramatic blooms also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, bringing additional life and beauty to the garden.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb
Flower Color: Salmon pink with lighter edges and soft speckling
Bloom Size: Large star-shaped fragrant blooms
Plant Height: 30–40 inches
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Oriental lilies are hardy bulbs that perform well in colder climates and can remain planted in the ground through winter in Zone 3b.

Planting Time
Plant bulbs in spring once the soil can be worked or in early fall before the ground freezes.

Location
Choose a location with full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil. Lilies prefer sunny tops with cooler roots, which can be achieved by mulching or planting among low-growing companion plants.

Planting Depth

• Plant bulbs about 6 inches deep.
• Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water thoroughly.

Spacing
Space bulbs 8–12 inches apart to allow room for mature plants and good airflow.

Watering
Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring when shoots appear and again as buds begin to form.

Mulching
Apply mulch around plants to help retain moisture and protect bulbs during winter.

Winter Care in Zone 3b

• Oriental lilies are winter hardy and can remain in the ground.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb stores energy for the next season.
• Add mulch in late fall for additional winter protection if desired.

With proper care, Oriental Salmon Stargazer Lilies will produce large, fragrant blooms that bring elegance, color, and wonderful fragrance to summer gardens.