One of the most popular choices of flower Easter and early spring is the Easter lily. This elegant, white, trumpet-shaped bloom has long stems and slender leaves. It grows from a bulb, producing new blossoms each spring. Here’s what you should know about this beautiful flower.

Why Are Easter Lilies So Popular?

These lilies represent the Easter holiday for several reasons. Its white color evokes purity, and its shape references trumpets sounding to herald the resurrection of Christ. The plant dies off in winter, but the bulbs grow back even more beautiful in the spring, making them a powerful symbol of rebirth. Florists have even bred the flowers for generations to bloom earlier in the season so they’re ready for Easter. They’re often used to decorate churches at this time of year.

How to Care for Them

Easter lilies do best in mild indoor temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees with medium humidity, around 50%. Place them away from any vents or drafts so the temperature will stay constant. A sunny window is the healthiest place for them, and they’ll bloom longest in full light, but they’ll tolerate lower light levels. Keep them out of reach of children and pets because they can be toxic if eaten.

To water your Easter lilies, remove any wrappings or decorative outer containers, then place the planter in a sink or a dish. Pour in enough water to thoroughly soak the soil, letting the excess drain out the bottom. Between waterings, let the soil dry completely. Eventually, the plant will die back; the bulbs can be replanted outdoors to regrow next spring.

For Easter lilies and other beautiful flowers of spring, visit Watanabe Floral, Inc. in Honolulu, HI. Serving the island of Oahu for over 75 years, they’ve been named Hawaii’s Best Florist from 2003 through 2022 by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Best of Hawaii 2020 and 2021 by KITV 4! To browse their selection and place an order for delivery from their flower shop, visit their website or call/text them at (808) 832-9360.