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| Common Name |
Oriental Lily |
| Botanical Name |
Lilician Li Giaceae |
| Origin |
TThese beautiful lilies have been grown in gardens for over 3000 years |
| Description |
Lilies have been developed over the last 40 years and perhaps no other flower has gained popularity as a cut flower all over the world.
The lily is a scented flower which opens in a 6 petal bloom almost 20 cm in diameter.
These flowers are however at the top end of the flower spectrum.
The white "Casablanca" lily is the most popular but there are also over a dozen pink orientals ranging from the most delicate sheer pink to a deeply shaded saturated magenta with many shades in between.
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| Where Grown |
Orientals have been longer in cultivation than possibly any other plant in the world and are still grown world-wide. |
| Availability |
Orientals are available all year round but prices vary with both variety and supply and demand. Generally speaking they are more expensive in winter. |
| Use in Flower Arrangements |
Equally suited to vase presentation or oasis arrangements. The lilly lasts well and fills the home or office with its "heady" fragrance. It is a relatively tall flower and is used in arrangements that require some height. |
| Caring for the Flowers |
Will last for up to 10 days with good care. As the flower opens it is always best to remove the pollen from the stamen before it has a chance to stain anything it brushes against or falls on e.g. fabric, carpet or clothing. |
