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- Picking lily of the valley is not allowed everywhere
- Where can you pick lily of the valley?
- Maintain lily of the valley in the vase
- Wash hands after picking
- Tips
In Germany, a small bouquet of lilies of the valley may be picked everywhere
Picking lily of the valley is not allowed everywhere
A bouquet of lilies of the valley in the room brings spring into the room with its intense scent. But you must not pick the spring flowers everywhere, because in some countries the plant is under nature protection. What you have to consider when picking lilies of the valley.
Where can you pick lily of the valley?
In some European countries, the lily of the valley is threatened with extinction. It is therefore protected and must not be picked or excavated in the wild.
In most regions of Germany, the lily of the valley is still common in the wild. Nevertheless, the excavation of rhizomes is not allowed. You can pick a small posy for your own use almost everywhere.
If you pull lilies of the valley in the garden, you may, of course, pick as many flowers as you like. These are usually cultivated forms that are not protected.
Maintain lily of the valley in the vase
Even with good care, lilies of the valley do not last long in the vase or spring arrangement. By regularly changing the water and keeping it cool, the shelf life can be extended.
The poison of the lily of the valley is transferred to the vase water. Immediately pour the water away when the bouquet has faded.
Make sure that neither children nor pets come into contact with the lily of the valley in the house. To be on the safe side, you should avoid using lilies of the valley in the vase in this case.
Wash hands after picking
Not only the lily-of-the-valley berries contain many toxins, but also the sap that comes out when picking or cutting. It can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people.
It is better to pick lilies of the valley with gloves. Otherwise, you should then wash your hands well.
Warn children against picking lilies of the valley, as the risk of poisoning is even higher for the little ones.
Tips
May, the main flowering season of the lily of the valley, is the wedding month par excellence. So it is not surprising that the lily of the valley is used very often in bridal bouquets and for decoration. Most are selected for breeding with particularly large flowers.