'Star Gazer' became a star lily when the first gardener took a good whiff. These are exquisite flowers. And, as mentioned earlier when talking about the early season Lily 'Corsica', Oriental lilies are very easy and undemanding to grow.
As cut flowers, they have a tendency to drop their pollen on everything they touch. Well, that is their job after all. To avoid staining, remove the sepals before bringing them indoors.
Lilium 'Star Gazer' (Oriental Lily) (USDA Zones 4 - 9, 4-5' x 1-2', Fragrant Crimson Blooms with White Edges: July-August)
Alternatives:
- Lilium 'Bergamo' - Speckled light pink flowers with a gold streak down each petal.
- Lilium 'Chambertin' - Raspberry color is almost purple.