Stargazer Lily in Denver: Don’t Try to Overwinter Indoors

Let It Go—It’s Not Worth the Struggle

Stargazer Oriental lily needs a natural winter chill. Forcing dormancy in a fridge is a months-long, high-failure project. You’ll hate lilies by spring.

Better Options

• Plant in ground if you have a spot (Zone 5 hardy).
• Gift it to a gardener with a garden.
• Buy a new pot next year—it’s the #1 selling lily for a reason.

If You’re Determined

I’ll give you the grueling protocol. But really—don’t.