As Autumn turns to Winter, we want to offer you the chance to bring the delicate beauty and peculiar charm of the Tiger Lily, indoors at a discount, with November's Flower of the Month.
Botanical Information
The origin of the Tiger Lily flower (Lilium Lancifolium) lies in Asia, countries such as China or Japan where is has been cultivated for its beauty and for ornamental use. These flowers can grow to be four feet tall and are used in herbal medicine for congestion and sickness. Whilst a cure for such conditions to humans, it's toxic to cats and can lead to a myriad of health problems, culminating in death for unlucky felines.
Often grown from bulbs, Tiger Lilies are herbaceous perennial and prefer wet soil. While easy to grow as wild flowers, due to their origins, avid gardeners recommend that you keep these lilies separate as they often carry viral diseases that can spread to other flowers. Though, they take a bit of special treatment, Tiger Lilies are a beautiful addition to any garden due to their bright colours and unusual spotted patterns.
Tiger Lilies and their meaning
Tiger Lilies are continuously linked with wealth in the language of flowers, not just because in times past, they were so expensive to procure. It has been said that the spots on the lily resemble coins and the more spots, the more wealth that will come your way.
To be given a Tiger Lily, is thought to be a sign that you are of great value to the giver.
In Victorian times, not only were Tiger Lilies a symbol of prosperity and abundance, but of pride too, more in the vein of, 'I am proud of you' and, 'self-respect', than arrogance or conceit. As such, this flower is used as a sign of nobility.
If you're spending more than £60 this Christmas, you can get 10% OFF ALL of the flowers in your order!
Where can I find Tiger Lilies in the North Wales Landscape?
Although Tiger Lilies are not native to Wales, many have chosen to brighten up their gardens with these lively flowers. One of the best places to appreciate this Lily, as well as take in more beautiful plants and countryside, is Bodnant Garden. Located in the foothills of Snowdonia, Bodnant Garden displays flowers and plants from around the globe, and is home to the earliest magnolias in Britain, brought to Wales in the 1800. It's a great place to explore and and has first-rate tearooms.
If you happen to find yourself in the county of Gwynedd, you must make time to tour the Rebirth Botanic Garden in Bangor. It comprises woodland, grassland and orchards, as well as multiple glass houses kept at different temperatures to suit the variety of exotic plants amassed there. Whichever garden you choose to explore we hope you can admire the fascinating allure of the Tiger lily.
Why not bring these sensational Autumn/Winter flower indoors, to enjoy all year ‘round, at a discount?
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Checkout the links below for more information about this beautiful Autumn/Winter favourite, and where to it on your visit to Mid/North Wales.