Care Tips
Oriental lilies are superior long lasting cut flowers, blooming for 7 to 14 days depending on the variety. Look for flowers with buds and follow these simple tips to prolong the blooms:
- Holding the lily stems under running water, cut about one inch off each stem with a sharp knife orshears.
- Fill a vase with water. If using floral foam, let it soak until completely submerged.
- Add a packet of flower food.
- Slant the cut stems at a 45-degree angle and remove the leaves that fall beneath the water line, asthey will start deteriorate.
- Lilies are thirsty flowers. Check to see that the vase is full and add fresh water as needed.
- Clip off fading blooms to room for new ones.
Colorful upward facing blooms are sure to stand out
About Lilies
Fragrance, elegance, and a striking silhouette make lilies indispensable cut flowers all year round. With hundreds of shades to choose from and large trumpetshaped flowers on long sturdy stems,lilies enhance the mood of any room and make for an ideal hostess gift, wedding bouquets or table centerpiece. Their beauty andfragrance have captivated the hearts of many, rivaling the rose in popularity. As theprecaution against gilding the lily suggests, lilies are the only ornamentation you'll need.
Lilies held a role in ancient mythology, soperfect they were thought to come from the heavens, so breathtaking it was unimaginable they could have originated on earth. With such adoration, lilies have been under cultivation longer than any other ornamental flower, existing in the gardens of the Himalayas over 3,000 years ago.With names like Oriental, stargazers, and trumpet their names are evocativeoffar away places, dreams, and musicality.
Lilies are one of the most popular cut flowerthroughout the world
Over the centuries, lilies have come to symbolize desired virtues like hope, faith, purity, innocence and aspirational meanings like prosperity, wealth and pride. They are also a sign of remembrance. Whitelilies have long symbolized purity and chastity, making them a traditional flower for weddings, Easter and birthdays.Tiger lilies in deep shades of orange symbolize wealth and pride. They are great for new graduates, promotions and congratulations.
Pink stargazer lilies reflect the blush of youth. They'rea great way to express birthday wishes for theyoung at heart.Red lilies express passionate love and desire, a favorite on Valentine's Day and Anniversaries!As a symbol of royalty and admiration, regal purple lilies are perfect for special occasions and to say congratulations!
Old wives tales suggest you can determine the gender of an unborn child simply by offering a rose and a lily. If she accepts the rose it's a girl, the lily it's a boy. Dreaming of lilies means the time is right to act upon a long held plan. They are also the May birth flower, the 30th anniversary flower, and state flower of Utah.
Splash into summerby mixing Asiatic yellow lilies with hot pink and orangeroses.
Inspiration
Time to throw away your artificial air fresheners, onelily is enough to scent an entire room! By themselves lilies are eye catching enough, but they also look great paired with more delicate flowers and greenery. No matter the décor, there's sure to be a lily that complements your color palette.
Bridal:
White and ivory lilies are classic wedding flowers. Florists and designers have capitalized on the long stems, captivating guests with towering centerpieces, or bending their pliable stems to create curved flower sculptures. Try pairingOrientallilies with hydrangea to create tiers of color that will have guests fighting over who will take the centerpiece home.
Simple:
For an exquisite yet simple display, pair long-stem roses andoriental lilies. Try monochromatic colors for a subtle effect or contrasting colors for a bold statement.
Pink lilies are perfect for any occasion,combining fragrance and beauty.
Fall:
Between football games, Thanksgiving gatherings and Halloween, fall is a time for entertaining. Enhance the festive atmosphere with lilies and mums in shades of crimson, bronze and burgundy.
Exotic
Oriental lilies are superb cut flowers with large buds opening over several weeks to 8-12 inch flowers. With their succession of blooms and intense fragrance, a single stalk paired with 3 to 5 flowers in a vaseensures a fabulous presentation!
Summer:
For a summer event, pair cool whiteOriental lilies with pastel pink cabbage roses and lime greencymbidium orchids.
A simple bouquet ofliliesmakes a dramatic impact!
For a richer monochromatic display, surround deep purple and burgundylilies with lavender phlox and dark pink hydrangeas!
Having a BBQ? Splash into summer by mixing Asiatic yellow lilies with hot pink and orange roses. Add some asters and lime green chrysanthemums and your stylish summer arrangement is ready to go!
