The lily is a truly fascinating flower: It is as elegant as it is diverse, appearing in a wide variety of shades, from pure white to bright red, with simple, speckled, or striped flowers of varying sizes. If you want to buy lilies, you can choose from around 125 species. However, a number of particularly popular varieties have emerged that unfold their full beauty in the garden or in a vase. We'll show you what you should consider when buying lilies. Despite its striking grace, the lily is a fairly easy-care flower. In the garden, it requires a sunny location and can be planted in autumn or spring. The lily also grows well in containers and, of course, is a popular cut flower. It is one of the oldest ornamental plants in existence and was already known in ancient Egypt. It has also played an important role in religion. But what significance does the lily have today?The meaning of liliesAccording to Greek mythology, the lilies arose from the drops of milk that fell from Hera's breasts: pure, white flowers of such beauty that the goddess of love Aphrodite was terribly annoyed by them. To diminish the lily's beauty, she inserted a donkey sphallus – the pistil that is clearly visible in the lily flower. Despite this „defacement“, the lily is still considered a symbol of femininity today. Christians also know the symbolic power of the lily. Here, however, she is associated with purity and with the Virgin Mary.Even today, in floral language, the lily stands for purity, but also for hope and transience. For this reason, white lilies in particular often serve as mourning flowers. You also express respect and respect when you buy lilies to give as gifts. In love, a bouquet of lilies can mean pure, honest affection –which is why lilies are also popular in the bridal bouquet or on a wedding day. Caution is advised when we buy yellow lilies: like many yellow flowers, these also express accusations of vanity.Flowering TimeWe can enjoy the noble lily from June to July. Whether white or pink, the lily shines in a variety of colors.PopularityThe grace and beauty of the lily never ceases to enchant people, which is why it enjoys such popularity.FactsYou probably didn't know that there are edible lily varieties! In Asia, the fleshy bulbs are enjoyed either fresh or dried and are said to resemble the taste of parsnips. Interesting and Curious Facts About the Lily When we buy lilies today, it is primarily to give them as gifts or to use them as decorations. In Asia, however, lily bulbs are also used as food. The lily is also considered a medicinal plant. Did you know how old the lily really is? Its origins have been dated back over 12 million years! Origin : Himalayas Family : Lilyaceae Blooming Time : June, July Location: Sunny Symbolism: Femininity, Purity, Hope Color: There are different color variations of this variety and other flowers in our color worlds
