Lilies are a "diva"
flower, very showy and they want all the attention in an arrangement! They also
require extra care so they continue looking beautiful
as their blooms open. Make sure you remove the anther, which contains the
pollen. Pollen can get on your furniture, clothing or table cloths and can be
difficult to clean. Anthers are easily removed by gently pulling them away
from the filament. If pollen is already being released use a tissue to keep
your fingers clean. Don't use scissors or clippers to cut the anther since this
will leave a short, stubby filament!
When pollen is released it can be a mess if not removed correctly. Oils from your skin will just make it worse so don't brush it away with your fingers. You can blow the pollen away but who knows where it will end up! The easiest and best way to remove pollen from a flower petal (or clothing item) is to use a pipe cleaner. Fold the pipe cleaner in half and gently brush the pollen with the cleaner. The soft bristles of the pipe cleaner grabs all the pollen. So simple!
