Long-lasting lilies

Warm summer days fast approaching? That won’t be a problem for your bouquet of lilies. These flowers are famously long-lasting, so you can enjoy them even when the temperatures soar! Have you already bought a bouquet of lilies?

The lily (Lilium) is a reliable and colorful bulb flower that can always be enjoyed to the full, even on hot summer days. They are beautiful in bouquets, standing alone in a vase, or as part of a floral arrangement. These 5 care tips will help ensure that you can enjoy them for as long as possible!

  1. Buy lilies that look fresh and vibrant, with flower buds that are not yet fully open. They will then last a long time.
  2. Fill a clean vase with clean water and add a little cut flower food to extend their life. The beautiful color of the flowers will also last longer.
  3. Trim about 1 inch off the stems using a clean, sharp knife. To keep the water clean and clear for longer, also remove the lower leaves so that they do not end up in the vase water.
  4. Do not put the vase with flowers in direct sunlight, near the heating, or next to the fruit bowl (ripening fruit emits ethylene, a gas that causes flowers to wilt prematurely).
  5. Change the vase water every few days, especially in warm weather. Enjoy the floral splendor!

Indoors and outdoors

Feel free to bring a bouquet of lilies into your home on warm summer days. These beautiful, hardy flowers are perfect for adding a splash of color to your interior. If you spend a lot of time outside on hot summer days, put your bouquet in a shady spot on the garden table. Lilies are also an ideal gift to bring to a garden party!

Tip! Put your lilies in a glass vase to make it easier to keep an eye on the water. You can then see at a glance whether you need to top it up or change it!