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'White Stargazer' Sunset zones: All. USDA zones: 3-10. Heat
zones: 8-1. Height: 30-35 inches (76-88 cm). Star-shaped, white
petals recurved at the tips. Humus rich, slightly acidic, moist,
well-drained soil. In spring, when lilies are at the spear stage
of growth (like asparagus), fertilize with a complete organic
fertilizer. Do not feed again for the rest of the year;
excessive fertilizing can promote disease and soft growth. As
soon as the foliage dies back, dig bulbs and remove scales,
bulbils and offsets from bulb; immediately replant. Remove dried
stems only after foliage dies back. Rainy Side Notes Lilium
'White Stargazer' is the most popular of the white upright
lilies and used by many for forcing. In fact, Peter Schenk bred
it with forcing and the cut flower trade in mind. However, L.
'Siberia' and L. 'Jan de Graaf', two other upright whites, are
not far behind in popularity. Like most Oriental lilies, white
stargazer lily is deliciously f