Oriental lily Archives

British Flowers Week 2016 – The Oriental Lily : Interview with Philip Hammond of The Dorchester

British Flowers Week 2016 starts today, an industry-wide campaign in support of British cut flowers, founded and organised by New Covent Garden Flower Market.

For the next five days, I’ll be showcasing the flowers and florists who are part of the Flower Market’s photoshoot for this year’s celebration of homegrown blooms! The first flower and florist to be featured are the Oriental Lily and Philip Hammond from The Dorchester. And I’m delighted to feature an exclusive interview with Philip :

Could you tell us about your role at The Dorchester?… Read more

The Roselily…a pollen-free double flowering Oriental lily

Have you seen or heard about Roselilies? I’ve seen some double lilies similar to these once before at New Covent Garden Flower Market, but never in a florist shop. When I was in Holland earlier this month, I came across them on the Zabo Plant stand at one of the trade fairs I visited. As they’re a little unusual, I thought today that I’d share my photos of two varieties that I captured. Not only do they have double petals, a more subtle scent that normal lilies and a good vase life, but they’re also pollen-free!… Read more