Lilies

Lily is one of the oldest and most distinguished flowers. It is characterized by a large flower whose petals can be white, yellow, orange, red or pink. Lilies that we are talking about here are representatives of the genus Lilium.

Different varieties and their advantages

There are many types of lilies in the world, some have relatively large flowers, others have a gentle pleasant or, on the contrary, too intense fragrance, there are lilies with poisonous and healing properties. At Lovely Roses we mainly have two types of lilies, Oriental and Asiat. Oriental is characterized by a relatively large flower and gentle colors, it has a pleasant fragrance and is the most durable among lilies, due to these qualities, a mono bouquet of Oriental lily looks quite effective and voluminous, and for a mixed bouquet it has the opposite effect, because of a large and dominant flower, it completely overshadows other flowers. As for the Asiat lily, it has smaller flowers and does not have a fragrance, it looks beautiful in both mono and mixed bouquets of lilies.

How much is lily?

The price of lily varies depending on the season, in Georgia we find both local and Dutch Asiat lily, during the season, from the middle of summer to the beginning of autumn, the price of the local ones are from 5 to 10 GEL, and the price of the Dutch one is from 12 to 15 GEL throughout the year. As for the oriental, at this stage in Georgia, only imported ones can be found, the price of which ranges from 25 to 40 GEL. It should be noted that the price of a flower changes every season. To find out the price of a flower at the time you want, write to us on Whatsapp or Viber + (995) 598 33 86 99 or visit the catalog.

Is the lily the same as the lily of the valley?

Should we buy lilies before they bloom?

Lily can be gifted to a loved one before they bloom or while in a blooming state. If you want flowers for yourself, it is better to buy them when they are closed and watch them slowly unfold, they will last longer and if you like to take care of flowers, it is quite a pleasant process. If you want it as a gift, then the first effect is very important. In this case, you can give a bouquet of lilies, with flower that is fully open or has some flowers open and some closed, the second option is to make a mixed bouquet with a closed lily, that will have an impressive first effect and also a secret surprise. In fact, you are giving two bouquets because the lily will make the flower arrangement even more beautiful and change the style after opening.

How to care for a cut lily?

When properly cared for, lilies last longest of any cut flower. First of all, fill a quarter of the vase with water, remove the leaves from the flowers that will be below the water, cut the edges by 1-2 centimeters and place it in a jar. It is also very important to choose the right place, Lilia does not like direct sun or wind, and it is easily damaged during mechanical impact, so choose a more comfortable place, for example, next to a wall, where visitors will touch less. Change the water every day and cut the bottom every two days. If you get the closed lilies, they will bloom in a few days. In order for them to last longer, you need to remove the brown stamens in the center. If you get a mixed bouquet, it is recommended to put lilies and other flowers in two different vases, because the lily releases a substance in the water that decreases livability of the flower, and if you like the lily and the additional flower together and you don't want to separate them, try to wash the vase every day and refresh the water for the flowers.

Symbolism

Lilies are unique flowers. It has different meanings in different countries of the world and is used in both greeting and funeral compositions. Funeral composition of lily's is quite elegant, which is why it is quite accepted in Georgia for funeral. In ancient Rome, it was a symbol of luxury and wealth. In ancient Greece, married people from noble families wore lilies on their heads to emphasize their special position in society.
In France, it is a heraldic symbol that has been adopted as a national emblem, while in Germany it is a symbol of death and is traditionally used in funeral compositions.
Also, different colors have different meanings, white lily symbolizes purity, yellow symbolizes joy and gratitude, red symbolizes passion, orange symbolizes confidence and pride, and pink symbolizes prosperity.

History of origin, legend

One of the many myths of Ancient Greece tells us that humans found the first white lily in the place where the milk of Hera’s mother was spilled. In that place, beautiful snow-white lilies grew. The Germans have a legend that these flowers grow on the graves of innocent people. And, in Scandinavian countries, they believe that elves live in lilies.

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