When Should My Stargazer Lilies Be Trimmed Back?

To prune and deadhead Stargazer Lilies, follow these steps:

1. Cut back the plant after the foliage browns, not just after petals drop. Use sharp, clean shears for healthy cuts at 45-degree angles.
2. Regularly inspect and trim the plant, compost disease-free clippings cautiously. The best time to prune is in early spring or fall, just as new growth begins to emerge.
3. Trim spent flowers and maintain a tidy appearance to prevent disease development and encourage the plant to focus on producing new buds.
4. Regularly assess the plant’s health and pests. Stargazer lilies are perennials, so it is essential to consider type, location, and purchase method when selecting the right plant for your garden or home.
5. Green foliage should not be cut back or removed, as it provides energy and nourishment for bloom production next year. Once the foliage turns brown in the fall, safely remove it.
6. Trim off dead foliage with pruning shears once it yellows and dies. Reduce watering during the dormant season and fertilize freesia with 12-4-.
7. Deadhead dying lily flowers through the blooming season for a tidy, well-kept look. Remove yellow or browning stalks in late fall after your first frost. After the lilies have flowered, cut the flower heads off and allow the foliage to die back naturally.
8. When frost kills the upper part of the plant in November, cut it to the ground.
9. Overwintering Stargazer lilies are hardy in USDA zones.