Lily of the Valley, Official Flower for May
The month of May is upon us, the beginnings of Summer is making it’s appearance, we have just celebrated life reborn in Easter and the unification of William and Kate. It is there for fitting that May’s official flower is Lily of the Valley. It’s scientific name majalis or maialis literally means that which belongs to May. Lily of the Valley symbolises sweetness, purity, humility and the return of happiness. It’s a delicate white flower with a wonderful sweet fragrance, popular to use in bridal bouquets as Kate Middleton did on Friday and is often an ingredient used in light perfumes.
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There are a few legends behind this fairytale-like flower. One is that flowers sprung up from the Virgin Mary’s tears when she sat crying in front of the cross, giving it the colloquial name of Our Ladies Tears. Another legend is that nightingales only begin to sing when they smell the sweet scent of the Lilies blooming in May. Ironically, Lily of the Valley is said to be poisonous but also has a history of aiding the cure of heart ailments.
At Flower Station, not only is Lily of the Valley a popular choice amongst our florists but also pure white ‘Casa Blanca’ lilies, which have taller stems of 4ft and more, as well as the ‘Star-Gazer’ variety that is still popular after more than 25 years in the trade, and Calla Lilies. Lilies last a great length of time if cared for properly and can be found in most colours. Giving Lilies to someone born is May is a wonderful way of honouring their birth month, giving someone Lilies can also mean the hope of a romance or to make the right decision. We assure that all our flowers are fresh and well priced, as well as our very useful free delivery service to the whole of London done daily. Why not spoil yourself?
