- Where can you pick lilies of the valley?
- Caring for lilies of the valley in the vase
- Wash hands after picking
A bouquet of lilies of the valley in the room brings spring into the room with its intense scent. But you are not allowed to pick the spring flowers everywhere, because in some countries the plant is a nature reserve. What you have to consider when picking lilies of the valley.
In Germany, a small bouquet of lilies of the valley can be picked anywhere
Where can you pick lilies of the valley?
In some European countries, the lily of the valley is threatened with extinction. It is therefore under nature protection and may not be picked or dug up in the wild.
In most regions of Germany, the lily of the valley is still common in the wild. However, digging up the rhizomes is not allowed. You can pick a small bouquet for your own use almost anywhere.
If you grow lilies of the valley in the garden, you can of course pick as many flowers as you like. These are mostly cultivated forms that are not protected.
Caring for lilies of the valley in the vase
- cut flowers
- do not use water that is too cold
- change water daily
- Don't keep the vase too warm
- Dispose of faded flowers safely
- Drain off the water
Even with good care, lilies of the valley do not last long in a vase or in a spring arrangement. Changing the water regularly and keeping it in a cool place will prolong its shelf life.
The poison of the lily of the valley is transferred to the vase water. Pour the water away immediately after the bouquet has faded.
Make sure that neither children nor pets come into contact with the lilies of the valley in the house. To be on the safe side, you should avoid lilies of the valley in the vase in this case.
Wash hands after picking
Not only the lily of the valley berries contain many toxins, but also the sap that escapes when you pick or cut them. It can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people.
It is therefore better to pick lilies of the valley with gloves. Otherwise, you should wash your hands well afterwards.
Warn children not to pick lilies of the valley, as the risk of poisoning is even higher for the little ones.
tips
May, the main flowering time of the lily of the valley, is the wedding month par excellence. So it is not surprising that the lily of the valley is used very often in bridal bouquets and for decoration. Breedings with particularly large flowers are usually selected for this purpose.