Lily
The meaning of the lily
Comfort, and calm after a hard time.
The lily is a flower of comfort: calm after a hard time. It's large, fragrant and elegant, and has appeared in art and stories for centuries. Do mind the colour, though: not every lily suits every occasion.
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The colours
- ApricotWarmth and comfort: the colour for a get-well wish.
- WhitePurity and farewell: white lilies are often chosen for funerals.
- RosyAdmiration and joy: a festive lily.
When to give them
For someone who's unwell or has been through a hard time, in a warm colour. White lilies are best kept away from birthdays and get-well wishes: they are more often linked with funerals.
Good for
Good to know
- In Christian art, the white lily is the symbol of the Virgin Mary.
- The fleur-de-lis, a stylised lily, was the emblem of the French kings.
- Real lilies are poisonous to cats: one more reason for a digital bouquet.
Comfort, and calm after a hard time.
Make a bouquet of liliesFree with one flower · a bouquet from €2.99