August 25, 2022
The lily quickly catches your attention with its large colorful flowers. But did you know that summer-flowering bulbous plants, such as the lily, also stimulate your senses with their scents? In this way they enhance the sense of experiencing nature. […]
April 4, 2022
After the lily had become known to the Greeks and Romans, Christianity also adopted the symbolism of the lily. From Juno (see previous blog) it became the Virgin Mary, the emblem of mortal beauty and purity. The stamens were removed […]
March 11, 2022
The lily is one of the oldest bulbous plants we know. The lily can already be seen in ancient writings and in pictures dating from 2000 to 1500 BC. This is the (white) Madonna Lily, which is native to the […]
October 6, 2021
Now that summer has ended and it will rain more often, you may be wondering if that will hurt your beautiful blooming lilies. That depends a bit on whether you have orientals or asians outside. Orientals are the fragrant lilies […]
August 11, 2021
The European climate is perfect for the pot lily. You can plant them in a pot for the patio or balcony, but also in the ground. The lily can be used perfectly among the perennials in your garden. The lily […]
March 25, 2021
Much flower symbolism comes from the Far East, one of the natural habitats of the lily. In China, the lily has even become a highly elevated flower full of happiness. A Chinese proverb says, “If you have two loaves, sell […]