Floral Media - Flower Agenda 2015 - Week 23 - 26 - Lily

Here is another instalment from The Flower Council of Holland's campaign about cut flowers called Flower Agenda and during the weeks 23 - 26 it's all about Lilies.

Here is a little bit of information and facts about Lilies:

• Lilies grow wild in most parts of the world.
• The lily is a flower with many symbolic meanings - femininity, love, purity and transience.
• It comes in many different colours - white, pink, red, yellow, purple and orange - some also have stripes and spots.

• The botanical/Latin name for lilies is Lilium.
• Lilies are poisonous to cats if eaten.
• Lilies can take several days to open.

• Remove the anthers on the stamens - the part where the pollen is produced - to prevent staining of tablecloths and clothing.
• Remove pollen stains by brushing gently or by using sticky tape.
• Avoid water - it will only make things worse!

• Lilies are available all year around.
• They can last for up to two weeks.
• The flowers bruise easily - so handle the flowers gently. 

Enjoy your flower arranging!

Have a Great Floral Monday!

I will see you later in the week with more Do-It-Yourself flowers from 'Of Spring and Summer'.

~ xoxo ~

Ingrid

[Images provided by The Flower Council of Holland.]

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