Flower guide
Lily: Meaning, Season and Care
Lilium. What lilies mean, when they are at their best, and how to make them last in the vase.
- About 10 days in a vase
- Best in June–August
- 4 colours
- Made by a local floristWe arrange every order with an independent florist in the recipient's city, who makes it by hand.
- Priority same-dayAvailable as an add-on when you order before the local cut-off.
- Freshness guaranteeDamaged, wilted or not as ordered? We remake it or refund it.
Arrangements built on lilies
How it works
- 1
Choose the flowers
Pick from 14 arrangements and add a free handwritten card.
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We arrange it locally
We confirm your order on WhatsApp and arrange it with an independent florist in the recipient's city, who makes it by hand.
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Hand-delivered to the door
Delivered in person on the date you choose.
Good to know
What they mean
Lilies are conventionally associated with renewal, remembrance, devotion. These are cultural conventions rather than fixed rules, and they differ by colour and by country.
When they are at their best
Peak months in the northern hemisphere are June, July, August. Seasonal stems are stronger, last longer and cost less than out-of-season imports.
How to make them last
Expect roughly 10 days from a fresh stem.
- Remove pollen-bearing anthers to prevent staining
- Lilies are toxic to cats — keep well away from them
- Buds will continue to open over several days
Common questions
What do lilies symbolise?
renewal, remembrance, devotion. Meanings vary by culture and by colour, so the association is conventional rather than universal.
How long do lilies last in a vase?
Around 10 days from a fresh stem. A cool room, clean water and a re-cut every couple of days makes a bigger difference than any additive.
When are lilies in season?
Peak months in the northern hemisphere are June, July, August. Outside those months they are still available, but stems are shorter and prices higher.
What colours do lilies come in?
Commonly white, pink, orange, yellow. Availability of a specific colour depends on the season and on what the florist can source that day.
How do I send flowers to another city or country?
Choose an arrangement, pick the delivery city and date, add your card message and check out. We confirm the order with you on WhatsApp, send a secure payment link, and arrange it with an independent florist in another city or country, who makes it by hand and delivers it in person.
Can I add a personal message?
Yes, free of charge. The florist writes your message out by hand, exactly as you type it, in any language.
What if the flowers arrive damaged or wilted?
Tell us with a photo and we will have them remade or refund you. That is our freshness guarantee — see Refunds & complaints for the details.
Will the bouquet look exactly like the picture?
Very close. If a stem is unavailable on the day, the florist substitutes one of equal or greater value in the same colours, and never replaces the flower you chose the arrangement for.
Send lilies
Choose an arrangement and where it is going. We arrange it with a local florist who makes it and delivers it by hand.