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The Lily Is the King of Flowers

This noble, prestigious flower with a sweet scent and sacred character, is the emblem of French royalty.

By: CINDY GUNTHER | 31-01-2024 | 3 min read
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Being a French designer, the lily has high symbolic value to me. The fleur-de-lys (which would be an iris) is the emblem of French royalty, a noble, prestigious flower with a sweet scent and sacred character, the king being the chosen one of God. Its strong religious connotation explains its presence during Catholic wedding ceremonies in particular since white represents purity, nobility of feelings, and sincerity. Its elegance is then an emblem of pure love.

Pink represents tenderness and affection and by its noble nature brings presence and refinement to each bouquet whatever the message to be transmitted.

Spice Up Valentine's Day With Bredefleur Lilies

I am honored to be Bredefleur's Friend(BFF) this February, this allowed me to work with amazing lilies from the breeder. Lily varieties; Lily Genzano, Lily Master, Lily Carbonero, and Lily Watch Up, showed up elegantly across all the designs I created, making this famous flower the undisputed king of flowers.

The delicacy of its petals is matched only by its exceptional longevity. An additional way to convey the strength of your feelings. As for its voluptuous fragrance, it will captivate the most reserved.

The Noble Purity of Genzano

The Genzano lilies from Bredefleur by their size and the purity of their white bring nobility to all compositions and are associated with the shine of metal such as gold or bronze will reveal all its grandeur. It will fit perfectly into chic places for an intimate dinner accompanied by a nice bottle of champagne.

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Genzano design close-up
Lily Genzano

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Genzano design

 

The Masterly Meaning of Pink Lilies

Pink lilies are also a symbol of femininity and a darker color will reinforce its sensual side like with Lily Master.

A composition of Bredefleur’s Master lilies illuminates with its softness and tenderness that it transmits through its delicate pink. I imagine it mixed with soft and fluffy little hearts to reinforce the affectionate and reassuring side. This color is therefore to be favored for a romantic side.

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Master design close-up
Lily Master

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Master design

 

The Tender and Refined Carbonero

Pink represents tenderness and affection and by its noble nature brings presence and refinement to each bouquet whatever the message to be transmitted. Lily Carbonero expresses exactly that finesse with its fierce yet tender pink hues.

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Carbonero design close-up
Lily Carbonero

 

Cindy Gunther Lily Carbonero design close-up

 

Watch Up to This Lily!

Finally, the Watch Up Longiflorum lily - also called Easter lily - is a message of hope, rebirth, and new beginnings, it can be an excellent choice for budding love. Its proud bearing gives it a unique elegance. It is perfect for more contemporary arrangements.

 

Cindy Gunther with white Bredefleur lilies

 

An Excellent Choice

Whatever your selection, the lily is an excellent choice during this Valentine's Day period to express your feelings to your loved one. Whether as a monochromatic or in a mixed bouquet, these elegant and luxurious lilies from Bredefleur will bring the color and texture needed for every Valentine's Day bouquet.

 

The lilies used in these designs are Lily Genzano, Lily Master, Lily Carbonero, and Lily Watch Up Supra.

 

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Cindy Gunther

Floral designer-artist specialist in plant communication and art therapy. Creative artist, I work with plants through the arts to show you nature in all its forms.

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