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| Lilies, lilies – Choosing Water Garden Plants by Occasion |
Tiger lilies, water lilies, or stargazer lilies – which do you prefer?
Lilies are a very diverse flower and come in nearly every color of the rainbow, and then some. There are calla lilies, water lilies, tiger lilies, stargazer lilies, and Easter lilies, just to name a few. There is a lily for every occasion. You can even purchase lily bulbs online and grow them yourself.
Calla Lilies – The Beauty You Need
Calla lilies are especially popular for weddings. Since the word “calla” is derived from the Greek language meaning “beautiful,” you can see why they have always been popular as a wedding centerpiece or bridal bouquet. A variety of miniature calla lilies add to your choices when planning arrangements. The calla lily represents sophistication, grace, and beauty. To purchase calla lilies online, you will often be able to obtain wholesale and bulk prices from sellers for your special event, or your wedding planner can. Many times, calla lilies will be shipped to you the same morning they were cut from the fields where they grew.
Water Lilies – A Beautiful, Hardy Choice
Water lilies are a good plant for your pond or water garden. Water garden plants like lilies add a beautiful splash of color to your landscape. You should definitely purchase some before your next garden party. There are hardy water lilies and tropical water lilies, some that bloom during the day while others bloom at night. Tropical lilies generally grow larger with more intense colors than hardy lilies. Tropical lilies have specific climate needs as the water temperature must stay at 70 degrees Fahrenheit or above for the plants to thrive. Water garden plants like these will create an eye-popping addition to your pond, fountain, or other water feature.
Tiger Lilies – The Flower of Event
Tiger lilies are often another choice of lily preferred by a bride-to-be. They are also very popular to adorn tables for an event gala or celebration gathering. Some web sites offer a summer assortment of lily bulbs for you to plant and watch grow: Asiatic, oriental, tiger, and trumpet. They are all beautiful, star-shaped, exotic-looking, and can make for a wide panorama of color.
Stargazer Lilies – Delicate Beauty
Stargazer lilies are stunning and very highly sought after. A relative newcomer to the lily family, stargazer lilies are exotic, beautiful, and delicate. They are perfect for any occasion. The original lily family has been around for centuries and is most often associated with innocence and purity, particularly the white lilies. Pink stargazer lilies are associated with wealth and prosperity. All stargazer lilies are very fragrant in a bold, yet sensuous way. You can order the flowers online for delivery or you may also order bulbs if you would like to grow them yourself.
Easter Lilies – Symbolic Perfection
Easter lilies are a popular holiday plant around Easter time (March or April). They are a symbol of hope, beauty, and promise to come. The recipient of an Easter lily should keep the plant in an area of indirect sunlight as they prefer cooler temperatures. Avoid setting the plant in the direct way of a draft as well. After the last flower has bloomed and gone, you may plant the lily in an outside garden, after all danger of frost has passed. Easter lilies have quite a tradition and history that includes Biblical mention of them in the famous Sermon on the Mount and also they are believed to have grown in the Garden of Gethsemane. Those are a few reasons why this plant is so popular around the Easter holiday.
Lilies are elegant and tall, sophisticated and colorful, beautiful and serene. Many occasions could call for the tranquil gift that is a lily. Whether you order the flower already in bloom for a special occasion, or you desire to plant the bulbs yourself and watch them as they grow, an online service provider will have what you need and ship it with ease directly to your door, or your intended recipient’s door.
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