Easter Lilly
Symbolism: The flower’s pure white trumpet-shaped blooms symbolize purity, virtue, and most notably resurrection and rebirth, which are central themes of Easter. Because of this deep religious symbolism, the flower became known simply as the Easter Lily in English-speaking cultures, especially in the 20th century.
Description: A flowering plant with a sturdy stem with narrow lance-shaped leaves, glossy green, arranged in a spiral up the stem. Large, outward-facing trumpet-shaped flowers, pure white, and fragrant—usually 1 to 6 blooms per stem.
Named after: The Easter Lilly It gets its name from its strong association with the Christian holiday of Easter.
Latin/Scientific name: Lilium longiflorum
Native to: The Ryukyu Islands of Japan and Taiwan
Flowering period: Early Summer
Vase life: 4 to14 days - potted Easter Lillies can last up to 2 weeks. Will rebloom if allowed to go dormant.
Popular use in floral arrangements or bouquets: The Easter Lilly's elegant blooms can be artfully arranged with smaller size blooms or create an absolutely magnificent design arranged by themselves. They can also be presented as a potted flowering plant.
The Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) is extremely toxic to cats, but not considered toxic to dogs.
⚠️ For Cats:
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Even tiny amounts—such as licking pollen, nibbling a leaf, or drinking water from the vase—can cause severe kidney failure.
When in stock in our shops: We occasionally carry Easter Lillies during the Easter Holiday.
