Simple bouquets
Let the natural flower line guide placement. Make a sample early enough to observe how the stems and flower heads change before the event.
THE WEDDING FLOWER NOTES
Resurrection Lily for Weddings
Lycoris squamigeraFocal flowers
Use the gathered flowers as a soft focal group in a simple vessel. Keep the exact species in the order because several unrelated flowers share surprise-lily common names.
FIELD NOTEExpressive seasonal flowerPhoto Credit: Cathy DeWitt · CC BY 4.0
01 / KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTResurrection Lily,
Resurrection Lily,
at a glance.
Expressive seasonal flower
Names are a starting point. Keep the exact commercial form, cultivar, and supplier grade with your recipe so another florist can reproduce it.
Also look for
Magic Lily · Mystery Lily · Naked Ladies · Resurrection Lily · Sesame Lily · Surprise Lily · Upstart · Lycoris squamigera
Search aliases can overlap; confirm the botanical identity and product code with your supplier.- Catalog name
- Resurrection Lily
- Botanical name
- Lycoris squamigera
- Design category
- Focal flowers
- Plant family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Lycoris
- Reference flower colors
- Pink, Purple/Lavender
- Garden bloom seasons
- Fall, Summer
- Flower shape
- Funnel, Trumpet
- Flower arrangement on the plant
- Umbel
- Plant life cycle
- Bulb, Perennial
Botanical reference: NC State Extension . Colors and bloom seasons describe the referenced plant or group in a garden context; they are not a cut-flower stock list. Commercial hybrids, cultivars, and local conditions can differ.
THE PHOTO GALLERY
Resurrection Lily, in focus.
Explore the shape, texture, and possibilities. Open a photo for a closer look.
Resurrection Lily
Photo Credit: Cathy DeWitt · CC BY 4.0
Flowers - Partial Sun/Shade - August - Wake Co., NC
Photo Credit: Cathy DeWitt · CC BY 4.0
02 / DESIGN WITH INTENTIONWays to use resurrection lily
Ways to use resurrection lily
in wedding flowers.
These are design starting points. Test your sample with the actual cut material, venue conditions, and mechanics.
Spring table flowers
Repeat one variety through a series of vessels for a coherent look. Select vessel height and opening based on the delivered cut grade.
Mixed garden arrangements
Use the flower as a visible accent among contrasting shapes. Follow the supplier’s conditioning guidance when combining different cut materials.
03 / BUILD YOUR PALETTE
What pairs with resurrection lily?
Start with contrasting shapes and compatible scale. Confirm that both ingredients are available in your colors for the same event date.
Focal flowers
Ranunculus
Layered petals alongside simpler cup-like flowers.
Filler flowers
Grape Hyacinth
A smaller spring detail for a change of scale.
Foliage & branches
Quince Blossom
A branch-led outline around softer stems.
Compare other shapes before substituting
These are design alternatives to explore. They can differ in head size, stem yield, color, and handling, so make a new sample and recost the recipe.
04 / TURN THE LOOK INTO A LISTHow many resurrection lily
How many resurrection lily
stems should you order?
Recipe quantity × arrangements, plus your extra-stem allowance. Then round up to your supplier’s pack size.
YOUR STEM PLAN
One ingredient. Every arrangement.
Start with a sample design, then work out the full order. The numbers below are a math example, not a recommended resurrection lily recipe.
PLAN TO ORDER40stems of resurrection lily
- Used in arrangements
- 30
- With 10% extra
- 33
- Whole packs of 10
- 4
- Stems beyond the recipe
- 10
Round up (3 × 10 × 1.1) to whole stems, then whole packs.
Cost one arrangementCarries your per-arrangement quantity, stem cost, pack size, and buffer into the calculator. Add other flowers, supplies, and labor there. Signup unlocks catalog selection beyond the 10 free favorites.
A FEW MORE DETAILSResurrection Lily
Resurrection Lily
wedding FAQs.
How can I use resurrection lily in wedding flowers?
Think of this ingredient as a expressive seasonal flower. Use the gathered flowers as a soft focal group in a simple vessel. Keep the exact species in the order because several unrelated flowers share surprise-lily common names.
How much does resurrection lily cost for a wedding?
Use a date-specific supplier quote for resurrection lily. Can you confirm Lycoris squamigera and show its flower color, opening stage, and cut stem length? Divide the quoted bunch price by its usable stem count for a per-stem cost, then include your quantities, supplies, labor, and pricing rules in the calculator. There is no fixed wholesale price in this guide.
How many resurrection lily stems do I need?
Make one representative arrangement first and record how many purchased stems it uses. Multiply that quantity by the number of arrangements, add your chosen ordering allowance, and round up to whole supplier packs. The planner on this page demonstrates this calculation; its example values are not a recommended flower recipe.
Can I get resurrection lily for my wedding date?
The botanical reference lists fall and summer garden bloom seasons for the referenced plant or group. That describes garden flowering in the source’s context, not guaranteed cut-flower stock. Local climate, cultivar, production methods, and imports change what your supplier can offer. Confirm the exact date, form, color, and grade before promising this flower.
About this guide
Stemwork’s design notes and pairing suggestions are editorial starting points for a florist’s own sample recipe. Botanical facts are drawn from Lycoris squamigera — NC State Extension Plant Toolbox (reference checked September 23, 2026). General preparation and design principles reference University of Minnesota Extension. Garden bloom seasons describe a plant in the reference’s growing context, not global wholesale availability. Images show botanical references and may depict a different cultivar or commercial stage. Stemwork does not publish live supplier inventory, wholesale prices, or guaranteed vase-life claims.
Explore the wider botanical group: Lycoris species in the botanical directory. Commercial forms in this guide may be hybrids or cultivars.
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