Color:

Stargazer Lily

Lilium 'Stargazer'

Bulb

Popular

Lily Family

Striking pink and white bicolor lilies with crimson spots and recurved petals. Intensely fragrant. Upward-facing blooms. One of the most popular lily varieties. Symbol of sympathy and prosperity.

Bloom Season

Summer, Year-round

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

WeddingAnniversaryBirthdaySympathyMothers-day

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Remove anthers immediately to prevent pink pollen stains on petals and surfaces

The intense fragrance can be overwhelming in small or enclosed spaces

Position with airflow to prevent fragrance from becoming oppressive

Buds open sequentially over 7-14 days

Remove stamens immediately to prevent staining

Very fragrant - use in well-ventilated areas

Change water every 2-3 days

Buds open over 7-14 days

Fragrance Profile

Very Strong

Sweet, spicy, and intensely floral - one of the strongest scented flowers

May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

EXTREMELY TOXIC TO CATS - ingestion of any part, including pollen, can cause fatal kidney failure. Keep stargazers far away from cats.

Fun Facts

Stargazer lilies were created in 1978 by California breeder Leslie Woodriff

Named "Stargazer" because the flowers face upward toward the sky, unlike most lilies

It took Woodriff over 30 years of breeding to achieve the upward-facing bloom

Stargazers are the top-selling Oriental lily variety worldwide

Origin & History

Native to United States (California)

The Stargazer lily was created in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff in Humboldt County, California. Woodriff spent decades crossing Oriental lily species to create a lily with upward-facing flowers - a breakthrough that revolutionized the cut flower industry and made lilies more practical for arrangements.