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Perry · #11 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 06:10 PM

I have had conflicting opinions about using lily of the valley in bouquets . I know it is best to keep on the bulb as long as possible but can they be wired sucessfully say like you would a rose or better in hand tieds? Some florist freinds say better to avoid at all costs. Any advice guys??

Mardy · #12 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 06:17 PM

Lily-of-the-valley and steph....mmmmmmmmmmmm I'm an old person, and I'd love it! Wire l-o-t-v with spool wire....make hook in wire, attach near the top, only twist round a tiny amount (hope you understand), and parafilm to end........CAREFULLY!...........

Berry~Blue · #13 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 03:01 PM

I brought a nice rose the other day in fact cos it was so nice I went back and asked the florist what it was called, it was something like 'too-faced', bubblegum pink underneth the petals and dusky pink on top plus it smelt devine - which I think an older bride would like also fits with mr. T's suggestion.

Perry · #14 (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardy

Lily-of-the-valley and steph....mmmmmmmmmmmm I'm an old person, and I'd love it! Wire l-o-t-v with spool wire....make hook in wire, attach near the top, only twist round a tiny amount (hope you understand), and parafilm to end........CAREFULLY!...........

Thanks for advice . Keep on bulb?

jakenl2001 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-06-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Perry

Thanks for advice . Keep on bulb?

Lily-of-the-valley will most likely be supplied on the bulb. I used them at Easter. Left them on the bulb in water for four days before use, then snipped them off as close to the bulb as possible.

Mine were a hand-tie with natural leaf collar, so tied night before and put in vase. Lasted very well for the day.

Keep the bulbs, feed them and plant them! Free next time!

Mardy · #16 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 12:35 AM

Yes as Jakey said........and do keep the bulbs, plant in the shade........I have l-o-t-v growing from a wedding bouquet I did years ago!

Piv · #17 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 03:13 PM

Just made the most beautiful bridal bouquet this morning (will be posting pic soon) of lily of the vally and freezias...stunning, simple and beautiful...But just check if lilly of the vally is still avail in end of june, as season for them is end may, start june...