01/05/2021
Lily of the valley is a very pretty flower, it is also the symbol of , .
Although very little used by florists, because it is only maintained for a short period, we still want to explain you this special flower.
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It embodies happiness, life, purity, renewal and joy. Emblematic of the month of May and easy to grow, lily of the valley is also associated with Labor Day.
History and why it is the flower of May 1, Labor Day?
Lily of the valley comes from Japan and was introduced to France in the Middle Ages.
The tradition dates back to the Renaissance when Charles IX got into the habit of offering a sprig to each of the ladies making up his court. This tradition then spread throughout the Kingdom.
Labor Day arrives much later, since it was in 1793 that it first appeared in the Republican calendar. We then associate this celebration with lily of the valley as an emblem.
Perfume , ,
Do you love the spring scent of lily of the valley? Several fragrances have highlighted it: Diorissimo by Dior, Anaïs Anaïs by Anaïs, Summer Perfume by Kenzo, Pleasures by Estée Lauder.
Marriage of stars
hade a beautiful bouquet in her hands during her marriage. And so did several other Royal Families.
In Asia, the flower got famous with the wedding of the Korean superstar Song Hye Kyo Song Joong Ki. ’s bouquet is a bouquet of lily of the valley, pure and delicate, just like Song Hye Kyo’s masterful beauty, but this marriage no longer exists. The lily of the valley is still a symbol of purity in Asian’s hearts.
Technical sheet
Name: Convallaria majalis
Family: Asparagaceae
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Height: 15 to 25 cm
Exposure: Partial shade, shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained and humus-rich
Flowering: April-May - Harvest: May
Also good to know:
o The wedding of lily of the valley symbolizes 13 years of marriage.
o Since 1982, lily of the valley has been the national flower of .
Attention poison!
The whole plant is very poisonous, even fatal. To prevent lucky lily of the valley from becoming bad luck, plant it where animals, especially cats, and children cannot reach it without supervision.
Note, however, that in medicine and herbal medicine, thrush is useful for heart problems and diuretics among others.