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Easter lilies are native to Japan and can be bought as a temporary indoor plant or as bulbs to plant in the garden. Also known as the trumpet lily, because of the shape of its blooms, the Easter lily ...

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Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum): A highly fragrant, compact species (grows up to 3 feet tall) with white flowers. It blooms midsummer and is commonly grown as a pot plant.

He has made three journeys through those parts of eastern Asia which may be regarded as the headquarters of lilies, and has also studied the material preserved in the chief herbaria of the world.

Flowers are way more than just beautiful decor. From weddings to funerals and everything in between, flowers play an incredibly important role in cultural rituals across the globe.

The pictures of lilies on garden centre racks look glorious – and, for once, the pictures don’t lie. Lilies are glorious. And, if you’re tempted by those garden centre packs, that’s a great way to ...