Lily of the Valley - 1st of May

Delivery Lily of the Valley

For the 1st of May you can have Lily of the Valley flower delivery anywhere in France with Euroflorist. Lily of the Valley blooms in spring and has always been considered a symbol of renewal, heralding a beautiful season. This is certainly the reason why it is said to bring good luck. It seems that it was the Celts who first attributed good luck to Lily of the Valley, whose bells symbolised spring. And if you are lucky enough to receive a sprig of Lily of the Valley with 13 bells, then go and buy a lottery ticket! In the meantime, order Lilies of the Valley to surprise your friends or relatives.

Why offer bouquet Lily of the Valley?

The tradition of offering a Lily of the Valley bouquet is not new! It was on May 1st 1561 that King Charles IX made official what was to become a beautiful tradition: having himself received a sprig of Lily of the Valley as a good luck charm, he decided to offer one to all the ladies of the Court, and this every year. The Lily of the Valley blossomed at the end of April and the beginning of May, and became the flower selected for the Labour Day celebrations on May 1st in France. If you are wondering where to find Lily of the Valley springs, just order the traditional Lily of the Valley 1st May bouquet online at euroflorist.fr. Our florists are delighted to help you to send lilies of the valley.

Where to buy Lily of the Valley?

In France, there is special legislation for Lily of the Valley, much to the displeasure of florists. Indeed, on May 1st and on this day only, anyone can sell lily of the valley in the street as long as it is not "transformed". It must be only sprigs and not a bouquet. If you are not lucky enough to have some in your garden you can of course find some at your florist. And forLily of the Valley bouquet delivery, you can rely on our service. Thanks to a partnership with a local producer, we can offer you extra fresh Lily of the Valley in premium quality. A beautiful bouquet of Lily of the Valley for good luck is sent directly from the producer and delivered within 24 hours (except May 1st). Thanks to our network of florists, we can offer  lily of the valley same day delivery anywhere in France.

Lily of the Valley wedding bouquet

Of course, it is traditional to have lilies of the valley delivered on May 1st. But it can be offered from the end of April to the beginning of May. A bouquet of lily of the valley with roses is ideal as a wedding bouquet. Indeed muguet, the French name for it, is perfect for a hippie boho style or spring wedding. Mixed with other spring flowers, lilies of the valley are perfect as a birthday greeting.

Lilly of the Valley : our care tips

You are about to pick lily of the valley sprigs in your garden; or you have received a beautiful bouquet of lily of the valley or a pot of lily of the valley and you are looking for advice on how to make it last longer? Our expert florists recommend :

• To cut your lily of the valley, use a pair of scissors. This way you preserve the stem without tearing out the root. Otherwise, the torn rhizomes will not grow back next year.
• There is no need to recut the stems after a delivery of lily of the valley. Make sure there is always enough water in the vase.
• Lily of the valley sprigs are fragile and require some care once cut. It should be given water and protected from excessive heat or direct sunlight behind glass, for example.
• For potted lily of the valley, also known as root lily, maintain sufficient humidity without drowning the plant. A good tip is not to have too much water in the cup or pot. It is better to water lightly every day than to water a large amount once.

Is lily of the valley toxic for my cat?

Lily of the valley is listed as a toxic spring flower because of the digitalis it contains. Lily of the valley can be toxic to dogs or cats but not only to cats. Children should be supervised so that they do not put the sprigs of lily of the valley in their mouths. If the sprigs are ingested, the risk is nausea, vomiting and severe poisoning; the best thing to do is to contact the nearest poison control centre. However, lily of the valley has positive cardiotonic and diuretic properties. Always seek advice from competent professionals and do not venture to prepare it yourself at the risk of poisoning yourself.

A wise advice: enjoy the delicate scent of lily of the valley without moderation and devour it ... with your eyes! And don't forget that happiness is to be shared: sending lilies of the valley is sending happiness.