Lily of the valley

 

 

Lily of the valley is a sweet flower with characteristic leaves. With its small bells, and eye-catching leaves, this flower is a wonderful addition to any bouquet. After its bloom, the small bells will turn into red berries. Both the flowers and berries are poisonous, especially for animals and small children. The latin name of lily of the valley is Convallaria.

This flower blooms in the beginning of summer. In Norway, it usually blooms in May/June. The flower is perennial and can be found in the forest. Lily of the valley is also a common garden flower, and if you know in advance that you want this flower for decorations, you should add it to your garden.

This flower is perfect for a DIY wedding bouquet, since you can easily grow it yourself. Lily of the valley is very popular in wedding bouquets. Famous brides that have had this flower in their bouquet are Duchess Catherine of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) and PrincessGrace of Monaco.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_of_the_valley