filler · hard · premium
Lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis · aka muguet
Lily of the valley is the flower of royal weddings — famously in Kate Middleton's and Grace Kelly's bouquets — one of the most powerfully-fragrant and most expensive cut flowers per stem. Only 4-6 weeks of season, 3-5 day vase life once cut. In France, the May 1 tradition of gifting muguet creates a demand spike unmatched by any other single-day event.
At a glance
| Family | Asparagaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe; commercially grown Netherlands, France, Germany |
| Peak season | May |
| Availability | April to June |
| Stem length | 15–25 cm |
| Vase life | 3–5 days |
| Colors | white |
| Price tier | premium |
Conditioning
Cool water, gentle handling. Sell within 24 hours of purchase — vase life is short.
Care in the vase
- •One of the most fragrant flowers in floristry — subtle and sweet
- •Very short season and vase life — extreme luxury flower
- •Cultural significance: May 1 in France (Fête du Muguet)
- •Highly toxic — wear gloves; keep away from pets and children
Design role & symbolism
Symbolismreturn of happiness, sweetness, humility, purity
Occasionsluxury wedding, royal weddings, May 1 (French tradition)
Substitutesstephanotis, sweet pea
fragrantspringluxurycultural
