Lilium "Stargazer" (the Stargazer lily) is a hybrid lily of the Oriental group. Oriental lilies are known for their fragrant perfume, blooming mid-to-late summer. Stargazers are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight.They have a fast growth rate and should be planted in full sun in well drained loamy or sandy soil. When mature, Stargazers can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches with 4 to 5 flowers per stem.
The Stargazer lily was created in 1978 by Leslie Woodriff,a lily breeder in California. Woodriff called the new cross "Stargazer," because the blooms faced towards the sky. Known for its striking white, red, and pink petals, and heavenly scent, this lily has become a favorite for many occasions.
The ASPCA reports this plant as being toxic to cats. They are said to cause vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and even death. Cats are the only species known to be affected.
Posted for Macro Friday , Today's Flowers and Macro Monday
Posted for Macro Friday , Today's Flowers and Macro Monday
Please tell me you took those shots with a macro lens - they are stunning and if you accomplished them without then I bow down to you. Your blog is wonderful I am glad I discovered you via Flowers On Saturday.
ReplyDeletewhew, Che, these are very elegant macro shots, very captivating. I love all of them, and you make me want to go out now, only that it is nighttime here now :( but hopefully tomorrow, i would be able to take some macro bloom shots, i always forget about this since i always go hiking and forgets to slow down. i should, i hope tomorrow, thanks for awakening again that desire in me Che to take a closer look at the flowers. hugs.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous shots, Cher! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful photos! Awesome colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing macro shots!
ReplyDeletemesmerizing macro shots!
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Your macro shots are amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe focus on these is stunning, Well done. Last year we planted some 'Golden Stargazers and are waiting for them to come up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Macro shots! I love the creative angle & the details you captured. Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
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Super Macros!
ReplyDeleteI just bought three of these Friday to go around my little yard pond.
Carletta's Captures
what a great macro...
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Lovely sequence. The abstraction of the first image is my favorite.
ReplyDeletewhat can i say? these are amazing macro shots!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous details of the different parts of this beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteThese are simply amazing macros!! I'm really in awe of how you got so many colors and textures....and so very close!!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!! All I can say after viewing each lovely photo is "WOW"!!!
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Have a super Monday.
Amazing shots. I posted the Stargazer Lily today, too! That flower is simply magical and you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty and wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteWow...love your blog! Love these beautiful pictures, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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Luiz
I have never seen one of these lilies, but they are beautiful. Your macro shots are awesome. what fine captures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful photos !!!
ReplyDeleteStunning macros...love the shallow depth and those colors are so beautiful!
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