Lilies
Just like roses or tulips, lilies have been receivinga lot of attention lately. Herbreathtaking flowersandpenetrating fragrancerank her among thequeens of flowers. Thanks to their worldwide availability, they come in several colors, shapes and sizes.
What occasion is a lily suitable for?
There are no limits to the use of a lily, it is suitable as agift for mom in the form of bulbs for the garden or as an important floral decorative element of weddings, where it symbolizes the innocence of the bride, as well as the white color of the dress. We also tie lilies intofuneral bouquets, because lilies can be a respectable way to say goodbye to loved ones with dignity.
You can donate them tobirthday,to the day of love on st.Valentine's Day, International Women's Day or just like that, for a better day. Nowadays, lilies are most often associated with a long-term marriage, in which the spouses express their true undying love with it. That is why the lily is popular in bouquets foranniversaries. So if you are still hesitating about which flower to choose for this occasion, the lily will surely be a great choice.
If you are looking for a flower that wouldbrighten up your home, then Lilies will surely make you happy too. In short, whether you dedicate them to anyone for anything, lilies can guarantee an unforgettable smile on your face toevery occasion.
What to combine the lily with?
We asked our florists what combinations they like best:
Martina z Arkády Pankrác, Prague:“I like to tie lilies alone or just with some lighter greens, such as Eucalyptus or Beargrass. In my opinion, they are distinctive on their own and after they bloom next to it, the other flowers will easily disappear."
Katka from Metropole Zličín, Prague:"Lilies are suitable for any occasion. Personally, I associate them more with mourning. In addition to funeral wreaths and pierced bouquets, the lily is also a magnificent flower suitable for weddings, for example overhanging bouquets of white lilies, roses complemented by ivy and gysophila. One more tip of mine: I cut stamens from the center of the inflorescence. This will rid the flower of irritating allergens, but the intoxicating scent will remain. "
Ludmila from Mercury, České Budějovice:"Lilies are exceptional not only for their appearance, but also for their penetrating fragrance. I would recommend the colorful ones in combination with germina, eustoma, sedge or lime. Whites are beautiful in combination with other colorful flowers such as bunch rose, santina or chrysanthemum."
Lilies are found in our offer in an elegant andluxurious bouquetLily. Its dominant features are precisely three large royal lilies supplemented with aster, beargrass and eucalyptus flowers.
Where does the lily come from and what is its symbolic meaning?
Question, where the lily originallycomes from geographically, we still cannot answer as mankind. But we know that in Asia Minor lilies were cultivated andbredas early as 2000 years BC. n. l. Now we find them in temperate and subtropical zonesall over the world.
The lilysymbolizes purity , peace, dignity, virginity, immortality, fertility, harvest, chastity, innocence, but also guilt or faith.
In Egypt, Greece and Rome, the lily was a symbol of fertility, hope and the future. The oldest depiction oflilies is3600 years old. This is a Minoan fresco in Knossos depicting Ariadne's throne decorated with lilies. It is also a seal roll from the 3rd century. ex. n. l., showing a Sumerian ruler holding flowers.
InAsiancultures, the lily was commonly consumed and valued primarily for itshealing effects. This was not the case in Europe either, where Christian symbolism has been preserved to this day.
Christians also perceived thereverse side of the lily purity and virtue. In France, its flower was burned on the shoulder of prostitutes or adulterous women as a sign ofsin. In a dream we read that“seeing a lily” meansplatonic love. The color white even predicts that an innocent girl will be accused.“Lilii trhati” means lost virginity. The flower is also associated withdeath.
Thanks to its beauty, the lily was a success for artists or as a coat of arms for monarchs. The most famous of them is theheraldic symbol of the lily,or the coat of arms of the French kings, which then spread to the flag of Québec in Canada or the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Spain. In the Czech Republic, it can be found, for example, on the coat of arms of Litomyšli.
The lily changes its meaning according to color, just like the rose.
Although the lily itself symbolizes purity and uniqueness, just like the rose, it changes its meaning according to color.
Červená represents love and passion.
White purity, virtue, freshness and nobility.
Yellowsymbolizes elegance, desire, eternity and gratitude.
Pinkprosperity, abundance and well-being.
Orangenadšení.
Goldrebirth and life.
Purplesignifies death.
Lilies in Victorian floriography: how did people talk to each other using flowers?
Lily white -I believe you are innocent.
Lily red -Do not covet wealth!
Lily white -Modesty and innocence adorn you, it is wonderful to be with you.
Lily orange -Hate.
Lilie žlutá - False beauty.
Golden lily -My love for you is passionate.
The lily can be used even in other ways than in bouquets!
Thanks to their penetrating scent, lily flowers were used tofill pillowsor to makeoils. Now the flower is part of manyperfumes.
Although there are not many, the lily also hashealing effects. For burns, ulcers or skin inflammations, lily oil is used, which has healing effects. They also hold their place in the treatment of urological diseases, heart problems or eye infections.
They are widely used in thecosmeticindustry in the fight againstdry skin. Lily extracts help soften the skin and contain many beneficial substances.
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