Lily

Four to 6 inches across; flowers are borne on short branches

Colors  White, pink, yellow, orange, red, and some bicolors
Availability  Year round
Vase life  Medium (remove spent older flowers)
Care and handling  First Step Technique
Design tips  Leave room for lilies to open; their striking form provides a good focal point
Corsage use  Use a cross-pierce technique for lilies; select smaller ones


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Lily
Lilium hybrids

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