Lily Wholesale Guide
Lily (officially Lilium) is such a versatile flower! Available in many colors, sizes, and shapes: these flowers can be used in any kind of floral design! We wrote a Lily Wholesale Guide to answer all your questions regarding Lily varieties, availability, and much more. Be inspired to buy the Lilies that match your business, and enjoy your customers with your Lily knowledge!
What are Popular Lily Wholesale Varieties?
Did you know that there are more than a hundred Lily varieties available? And this number is counting, because of worldwide breeding programs. Mono colored, but also bicolored and specialties with dots or stripes on the flowers are available year round. Read below which various types of Lily wholesale varieties we offer in our webshop.
LA Hybrid Lilies
LA Hybrids are crossings between Longiflorum (L) and Asiatic (A) Lilies. The strengths of these two groups are combined in a new group. Longiflorum Lilies are known for their excellent vase life and trumpet-shape, and the Asiatic Lilies are available in warm colors. Varieties that are really popular by our wholesale customers are Lily LA Brindisi (light pink), Lily LA Eyeliner (white), Lily LA Nashville (yellow), and Lily LA Caesars Palace (orange).
Oriental Lilies
Oriental Lilies are also known as “Stargazers”: this is because the flowers of many Oriental varieties look upwards. These Lilies have a strong fragrance. Famous Oriental varieties in our wholesale range are Lily OR Calvados (pink), Lily OR Signum (white), Lily OR Marlon (pink), and Lily OR Santander (white).
Roselily Lilies: Exclusive Double Oriental Lilies!
Within the Oriental family, there is a distinctive series of heavy-graded, double flowered Lilies: the Roselily Series, grown by Moerman Lilies, in Holland. Lily OR Roselily Isabell, Lily OR Roselily Natalia, and Lily OR Roselily Thalitha all have different shades of pink with little patterns or an ombre effect. Besides beauty, these flowers are also very handy to use, since they don’t carry pollen! Surprise your florist and event planner customers by putting these exclusive Lily varieties in your cooler! Visit our webshop to see the current offerings.
Longiflorum Lily Varieties
These Lily varieties have trumpet-shaped blooms, that face outward or a bit downward. They have an excellent vase life! In multiple cultures, Longiflorum Lilies are used for sympathy designs. Two popular Longiflorum Lily wholesale varieties are Lily LF Watch Up and Lily LF White Heaven.
Asiatic Lilies
Asiatic Lilies originate from Central and East Asia, and the most remarkable thing of these Lilies is that they are (most of the time) scentless. The flowers face outward or upright. A well-known Asiatic Lily Wholesale variety is Lily AZ Heartstrings (bicolor orange/red).
Martagon Lilies
Summer is the season when Martagon Lilies are blooming and available in a wide range. Martagon Lily is famous for its recurved turban shape and is often accompanied by playful speckles and freckles.
How many blooms does a Lily have on a single stem?
Lily is a bulb flower, and the bigger the bulb is, the more blooms will grow out of it. That’s why there are multiple Lily segments: light, medium, and exclusive. In the Lily wholesale business, blooms are described as “3+”, which means that each stem will have 3 flowers or more.
- Light-graded Lilies will have 2+ blooms and are good to use in everyday bouquets.
- Medium-graded Lilies have 3 or more blooms per stem. These are perfect Lilies to use in bouquets and centerpieces, because of the number of flowers they will look really pretty when they open up next to the other flowers.
- Exclusive or heavy-graded Lilies are sized 4+ or 5+, and as you could imagine these have a massive amount of flowers! Perfect for large centerpieces, and also beautiful just on their own in a glass vase!
How It’s Grown in Holland: Lily
A. Bakker & Zn. is one of our trusted Lily growers. We brought a visit to the greenhouse to show you how the cultivation of their beautiful flowers works. The range of A. Bakker & Zn contains amazing varieties like Sapporo, Helvetia, Sorbonne, Tabledance, and Willeke Alberti. Take a look, learn how Lily cultivation in Holland works, and be amazed!
The employees at A. Bakker & Zn Nurseries are skilled and motivated and many of them have been involved with the company for years. The company strives for optimum quality products. Therefore, they have a closed loop supply chain in which they handle their own farming, greenhouse cultivation, and transport. In this way, we can ensure you that you only receive top quality when you order wholesale Lilies at Holex Flower!
Lily Wholesale Shop Care Tips
A lovely bunch of Lilies can be enjoyed for quite a long time. Below are a number of hints for optimum care:
- Lilies must not be placed in an area with light, avoid exposing them to drafts and bright sunlight!
- Flower food prevents the growth of bacteria in the water, contributes to prettier blossoms and combats early yellowing of the leaves.
- Lilies are sensitive to overly-concentrated flower food. Make sure that you do not exceed the ratio indicated on the packaging.
- Lilies are highly sensitive to ethylene, so do not place the vase close to a fruit bowl
- Remove pollen stains with a dry brush; a wet cloth will only worsen the stain. You could also hang the affected clothing in the sun and wind for a few hours. Another effective method is to remove Lily pollen with a piece of adhesive tape.
- If you would like to remove the pollen from the blossoms, make sure that you leave the filaments and the pistil untouched. The blossom will look less damaged.
- If you remove the pistil, the blossom’s fragrance will diminish.
Lilies in The Holex Webshop
When you visit the Holex webshop, you will find a plethora of Lily wholesale varieties! In both the Holland and the Miami department, you can use the “search on color” option in the side menu and pick your favorite color, and the specific offerings of the department you are in will appear.
Lily: An Ancient Flower!
Like more flowers, also the name of the Lily comes from a Greek legend. While feeding her baby Hercules, the goddess Era spilled milk on the ground. There on that spot, was growing a Lily.
The history of the flower is long; they found ancient drawings of Lilies at the time of the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete. Back in the days, Lily was also used for cosmetic and medical purposes. Crushed bulbs would cure infections and the leaves combined with honey was used as face cream.
Lilies occur naturally in the northern hemisphere. In the wild, you can find the flowers in Asia, Europe, and America.
Flowers Full of Symbolism!
The Lily is a symbol of love and happiness. The white Lily also has its symbolism and stands for peace, death, and religion. White Lily varieties are often used at funerals.
Floral Design Inspiration with Lilies
So much variety, so much choice. A bouquet of only Lilies is beautiful; the flower has enough appearance on its own. But Lilies also match very well with Alstroemeria, Carnation, and Rose. Make a nice mix with Lisianthus and greens like Asparagus for a romantic look, or go for a modern look and combine Lily with big Monstera Leafs and Calla.
Take a look at our Pinterest mood board and at the design videos below, and be inspired to use these amazing products!
Breathtaking Flower Dress
This breathtaking flower dress will not only surprise your customers but also yourself! This beauty will attracts everyone’s attention. People will look twice and stop to make pictures. Guaranteed! The combination of the greens with the Lily, Hydrangea, Eryngium and Clematis is wonderful. Watch the video below to see how this breathtaking flower dress is made and be inspired!
Time needed: 70 – 100 minutes
Difficulty: Medium (***)
Products used in this design
Please note: due to seasonality it might be possible that some of these products aren’t offered in our webshop at this moment.
- Phoenix Roebelini
- Ruscus Aculeatus
- Leucothoe Walteri Rainbow
- Eucalyptus Populifolia Berry Dyed
- Clematis Amazing Kibo
- Eryngium Orion
- Lily Brindisi
- Hydrangea Green/Burgundy
Design steps
- Wrap chicken wire around a mannequin.
- Start with the Phoenix Roebelini to make the lower part of the dress. Push the stems through the wire and secure them with iron wire if needed.
- Now add the Ruscus at the lower back of the dress.
- Use the Leucpothoe to fill up the rest of the lower back and work your way up the spine towards the neck.
- Now use the Eucalyptus to create the base of the chest.
- Fill up the gaps on the chest with the Eryngium, Clematis and Hydrangea.
- Your breathtaking flower dress is now ready. Enjoy!
Luxurious Centerpiece
Big isn’t always just a show off. This luxurious centerpiece shows real class by using red Lilies, green/red classic Hydrangeas and the beautiful tones of the black Calla and dark red Lisianthus. Watch the video below to see how this luxurious centerpiece is made and be inspired!
Time needed: 10 – 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy (**)
Products used in this design
Please note: due to seasonality it might be possible that some of these products aren’t offered in our webshop at this moment.
- Hydrangea Elbtal Classic Red
- Lily Maldano
- Rosa Spray Avalanche Peach
- Calla Cantor
- Lisianthus Double Arosa Red
Design steps
- Start with the Hydrangea and Lily.
- Now add the Roses to your centerpiece. Keep the Roses quite short in length.
- Next, add the Calla and Lisianthus. Keep the Calla quite long so it hangs out of the centerpiece.
- Your luxurious centerpiece is now ready. Enjoy!
Overwhelming Centerpiece
Just wow! What an impression does this centerpiece make. There is so much to see and to enjoy. A luxury centerpiece with a very high wow factor. Watch the video below to see how this overwhelming centerpiece is made and be inspired!
Time needed: 15 – 25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy (**)
Products used in this design
Please note: due to seasonality it might be possible that some of these products aren’t offered in our webshop at this moment.
- Hydrangea Pimpernel Classic Aubergine
- Lily Maldano
- Rose Spray Avalanche Peach
- Lisianthus Double Champagne
- Bouvardia Royal Daphne Fresco
Design steps
- Fill a large vase with fresh, clean water. Start with the Hydrangea and Lily.
- Now add the Rose and Lisianthus.
- Finally add the Bouvardia. Use this especially to fill up any gaps that are left.
- Your overwhelming centerpiece is now ready for use. Enjoy!
Romantic Summer Bouquet with Martagon Lilies
Martagon Lilies are extraordinary flowers. You can achieve great results with this special cut flower. In this tutorial you learn how to create a bouquet with Martagon Lilies. Combine them with Viburnum Roseum, Tulip French Menton, Eucalyptus Baby Blue and much more! Order the flowers in our webshop, follow the steps below and create this romantic summer bouquet with Martagon Lilies.
Time needed: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy (**)
Products used in this design
Please note: due to seasonality it might be possible that some of these products aren’t offered in our webshop at this moment.
- Viburnum Roseum
- Lily Martagon Pink Morning
- Eucalyptus Baby Blue
- Tulip French Menton
- Hydrangea Magical Ornament
- Tritteleia Twilight
- Amsonia Night Sky
Design steps
- Take all the stems and cut off approx. 2 cm from the end of each stem. Lay the stems on the table or put them in a vase so it easy to arrange your bouquet.
- Start with one Hydrangea, and then add a few stems of Eucalyptus. Keep adding the flowers in a nice order to create a beautiful bouquet. Divide the flowers evenly for a stunning look. Cut off all the stems at the same height and use a piece of rope to tighten the stems.
- Your romantic summer bouquet with Martagon Lilies is now ready to use. Enjoy!
Majestic Lily Centerpiece
Lily, a truly majestic flower! For a big spring centerpiece, combine these flowers with Acacia Floribunda (also known as Mimosa), Hydrangea, Syringa, and Prunus branches. Doesn’t it look fresh and happy? Be inspired by this video tutorial, follow the steps below and create this majestic Lily centerpiece.
Time needed: 10 – 15 minutes
Difficulty: Medium (***)
Products used in this design
Please note: due to seasonality it might be possible that some of these products aren’t offered in our webshop at this moment.
- Acacia Floribunda
- Hydrangea Ice Cube
- Lily Ercolano
- Prunus Glandulosa White
- Eucalyptus Cinerea
- Eucalyptus Baby Blue
- Rose Dynamic
- Freesia Delta River
- Syringa Lavaliensis
Design steps
- Fill the clean vase with fresh, clean water. Clean all the stems of the flowers.
- Start by making a green basis with the two Eucalyptus varieties.
- Add the Acacia branches to the vase. Then add the two Syringa branches. Hello, volume!
- Put the Lilies and the Hydrangeas in the vase. Remove all the leaves from the stems, so you can stick them in between the other items easily.
- Add the Roses, Prunus branches, and the Freesias. Because these stems are shorter, please make sure the ends are in the water. Spread the products equally in the design.
- Doesn’t it look fantastic? You majestic Lily centerpiece is ready for use! Enjoy!
