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Lilies for Cut Flowers
Lilies are one of the most spectacular flowers in the garden. Colours range from the snowiest white to vibrant hues of yellow, orange, pink, red, and almost black. Giant Oriental Trumpet lilies can reach heights over 2m while miniatures spread their beauty at a mere 40cm. All make excellent cut flowers.
A vase of lilies can add stunning impact to any room. Pick flowers as the buds are just beginning to open. When the flowers are fully open, remove the orange pollen-coated stamens to avoid staining the blooms, clothes or furniture. Double flowering lilies do not have any pollen, thus avoiding this problem.
When cutting, leave at least one third of the stem on the plant to help the bulb gather strength for the next year. If the stem is cut too short the bulb may not flower the following year. Never buy lilies from a cut flower grower that has cut the stems long – they will take at least two years to flower again.
Oriental lilies are popular for outstanding fragrance and once cut will release this fragrance indoors. Asiatic lilies are not fragrant but are the earliest to flower and have very long stems, making them perfect cut flowers.
When placing the lilies in a vase ensure there are no leaves in the water to foul it. Keep the vase out of direct sunlight and the lilies will last longer. Change the water daily. A drop of bleach will help to keep the water clean. They will last from 7-14 days.
 Xmas Lily - Triumphator |
 Asiatic - Black Spider |
 Oriental Double - Miss Lucy |
 Asiatic - Blackout |