The Intricate World of Roselilies

If you haven't yet experienced the elegant and unique Roselily, you're in for quite the treat.  These extraordinary flowers are a special series of multi-layered lilies.  Just take a look at the soft, unfurled petals in the photo below. 

Roselily Belonica

As you can see, when Roselilies are fully open, they resemble the stratified characteristics of a rose, while still boasting the exceptionally positive attributes of a lily (hence the name).  

The stamen (without pollen) of a Roselily

What are these "exceptionally positive attributes?"  First, for all their complicated beauty, Roselilies do not have a heavy or overpowering scent.  Rather, they possess a light fragrance which doesn't trigger sensitive noses.  Second, they produce no pollen, which is great news for allergy-sufferers and neat-freaks alike. And third, just look at them! They are incredible, singular, and breathtaking.

Roselily Fabiola in our greenhouse

Roselilies are still a relatively new breed; discovered, developed, and perfected by De Looff Lily Innovation in the early 2000s.  Commercial production of these exceptional flowers didn't actually start until a decade later (around 2011), and we here at Sun Valley have been growing them ever since.

Netting Roselily buds in action.

Four years of farming these babies have given us insight into the best growing conditions and care.  For example, we pick ours at a more advanced stage than our other lilies, but to ensure they stay closed we gently cover each bud with a gerbera net (the nets also protect from any in-transit bruising). This netting allows florists and designers to have total control over when and how they open the blooms.

Roselily bud with net

We also know that the strongest attribute of a Roselily is its large, lushly layered bloom.  The warm, controlled environment of our greenhouses puts every bit of stored energy in the lily bulb to work.  In this way, the bulb builds its kingdom of a 6+ inch bloom atop a strong, sturdy stem, seemingly multiple flowers in one.

The team of  De Looff hasn't stopped developing new varieties, some of which have recently come to market. We are excited to offer these dynamic new varieties, such as the striking pink Elena, the softer-hued Natalia, and the pure white variety, My Wedding (see photos below).   

Roselilies Elena and My Wedding

 

Roselily Natalia

For more brilliant eye candy, check out Roselily.com for creative design ideas, or order yourself a bouquet today and discover your new favorite flower.