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- Lilies are the perfect cut flowers
- Noteworthy when buying from the florist
- Cut lilies for the vase
- Maintain lilies in the vase
- For which occasions are lilies suitable?
- Tips & Tricks
Change the water of your lilies in the vase daily, so they last longer
Lilies are the perfect cut flowers
Lilies are extravagant, exotic and last for a long time in the vase. That makes them the perfect cut flowers! But if you want to enjoy them for a long time, you should already consider a lot when cutting in the garden or when buying from the florist.
Noteworthy when buying from the florist
Oriental lilies and Asian lilies are most often sold as cut flowers. Oriental lilies are pure white or white-pink-purple in most florists. These varieties usually smell strong. Those who prefer odorless lilies should stick to the Asian lilies. Their colors can be between yellow, white and orange.
Here are some points to keep in mind:
Cut lilies for the vase
If you can cut off lilies yourself, for example, from the garden for the vase home, keep the following aspects in mind:
Maintain lilies in the vase
Lilies in the vase should stand in a bright place. But they should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Furthermore, the cut flowers should receive new water daily. The old vase water is poured away. To keep the lilies fresh, it is advisable to add a dash of lemon juice or vinegar to the water. With good care, the flowers last up to 14 days.
For which occasions are lilies suitable?
A bouquet of lilies is always a pleasure. But for which occasions lilies are suitable as cut flowers:
Tips & Tricks
When the flowers have opened, the pollen vessels can be removed. Otherwise, the pollen likes to fall on the floor, the tablecloth or elsewhere. They pose a danger to cats, as the lily is poisonous.