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April 28, 2021
May Birth Flower + More: Lily of The Valley
By the time the merry month of May finally rolls around, spring flowers are peaking and filling the world with bright colors and sweet scents. One of the most beautiful, delicate and fragrant spring flowers?lily of the valley?is also the official birthday flower of May.
Lilly of the valley is one of the most delicate and beautiful members of the lily family and is also known as May lily, May bells, lily constancy, ladder-to-heaven, muguet (in France), and fairy ladders (in Ireland). Lily of the valley is a low-growing perennial plant that usually has two large oblong leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers that are wonderfully fragrant. In fact, it is the sweet fragrance and dainty white flowers that make lily of the valley wildly popular as wedding flowers.
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Birthday Brights Bouquet
$65 - $95
Shipped in a Gift Box
The Birthday Brights Bouquet is a true celebration of color and life to surprise and delight your special recipient on their big day! Hot pink gerbera daisies and orange roses take center stage surrounded by purple statice, yellow cushion poms, green button poms, and lush greens to create party perfect birthday display. Presented in a modern rectangular ceramic vase with colorful striping at the bottom, "Happy Birthday" lettering at the top, and a bright pink bow at the center, this unforgettable fresh flower arrangement is then accented with a striped happy birthday pick to create a fun and festive gift.
Please Note: The bouquet pictured reflects our original design for this product. While we always try to follow the color palette, we may replace stems to deliver the freshest bouquet possible, and we may sometimes need to use a different vase.
Fiesta Bouquet
$60 - $95
Shipped in a Gift Box
The Fiesta Bouquet is composed of a lively mix, fit to celebrate any and every moment. With a combination of vibrant flowers, this florist–designed arrangement brings a pop of color and a burst of excitement as soon as it arrives.
Please Note: The bouquet pictured reflects our original design for this product. While we always try to follow the color palette, we may replace stems to deliver the freshest bouquet possible, and we may sometimes need to use a different vase.
Smiles & Sunshine
$45 - $70
Shipped in a Gift Box
Bring a rainbow of color to any home with this bouquet. Blooming with an assortment of alstroemeria and roses, this vibrant beauty makes the perfect expression for all your special occasions this season.
Please Note:The bouquet pictured reflects our original design for this product. While we always try to follow the color palette, we may replace stems to deliver the freshest bouquet possible, and we may sometimes need to use a different vase.
Lily of the Valley in History
Lily of the valley was native to Europe and distributed to North America and Northern Asia. It prefers shade to sun and grows as a wild flower in England. According to legend, lily of the valley flowers sprouted up from Eve’s tears after she was kicked out of the Garden of Eden.
Similarly, Christian legend tells of Mary’s tears turning to lily of the valley when she cried at the cross. Because of this reference, the flowers were known as Mary’s tears. Lily of the valley is also a symbol of humility in religious paintings and said to signify the second coming of Christ. The name “ladder to heaven” was given to the plant by medieval monks who saw observed the way the flowers grew evenly up the stalk and saw them as symbolic of steps to heaven.
