Do you have a favorite flower that just makes
your heart sing?
My 'Stargazer' lilies are in full bloom and I have shared before that they have to be my all time favorite and "signature" flower. My love of this flower goes back 30 years when my husband bought me a pot of stargazers from the grocery store because he thought they were so beautiful.
After they finished blooming I read the plant tag and discovered they could be planted in the garden so I plunked that first pot of Stargazers in the ground and forgot about them. To my amazement they came back the following year! I was forever hooked and each year I've added more to my garden and have shared this wonderful flower with friends.
I guess I was amazed because of their tropical and exotic appearance. Something I would expect to grow in Florida, Hawaii or the Philippines where I grew up, so I couldn't believe they could survive the winters here in Oklahoma. Since they are bulbs they do very well here and
usually bloom around the 4th of July.
This year they are blooming early due to the
usually bloom around the 4th of July.
This year they are blooming early due to the
mild winter we had and I'm okay with that!
Last year I decided to purchase large pots and planted about 40 bulbs in pots and near my patio so we could enjoy not only the beauty but the scent. I do have lilies out in the garden too but find I can really enjoy them having so many
right off the patio.
They have a very strong fragrance which some people find overpowering. I happen to love how they perfume a room or the patio.
right off the patio.
They have a very strong fragrance which some people find overpowering. I happen to love how they perfume a room or the patio.
I have found after 4-5 years they need to be replaced but what joy they give me for a small investment!
I encourage everyone to plant them because you can grow them in a small space on a patio even if you don't have a yard or
garden area.
I love cutting them and making bouquets to bring in the house and share with friends.
Mother's Day bouquet from my son.
If you're not growing them you really should try adding them to your garden. Bulbs are available in spring and fall.
I'm linking with Thoughts of Home on Thursday
and
Bernideen's Tea in the Garden
garden area.
I love cutting them and making bouquets to bring in the house and share with friends.
Mother's Day bouquet from my son.
If you're not growing them you really should try adding them to your garden. Bulbs are available in spring and fall.
and
Bernideen's Tea in the Garden
