Lilium candidum — Madonna Lily
Premium Madonna Lily bulbs, cut flowers and botanical raw material — cultivated in the plant's native Mediterranean range and prepared to Dutch horticultural export standards.
The Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum, Turkish Ak Zambak) is one of the oldest cultivated flowers in the world — a symbol of purity prized for more than three millennia.
Oranje Global Trade is both a dedicated grower and a global trader of Lilium candidum. By combining our own cultivation with a trusted network of expert growers, we ensure a reliable, scalable supply of premium bulbs that meet the rigorous standards of the European cosmetic, horticultural and botanical-ingredient industries.
Heritage & provenance
The plant's true home.
- Native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Turkey, through the Balkans and the Levant — the plant's true home, where climate and limestone soils suit it naturally.
- In continuous cultivation for 3,000+ years; known across the region as Zambak / Sultan Zümbak (“the sovereign lily”).
- A flower long associated with fine perfumery and natural cosmetics for its rich, sweet white-floral character.
What we supply
Bulbs, flowers and botanical raw material.
Premium bulbs (“bollen”)
Graded, virus-screened stock for growers and wholesalers.
Cut flowers & fresh stems
For floristry and the decorative trade (seasonal).
Botanical raw material
Flowers and plant material for the cosmetics, fragrance and botanical-ingredient trade.
Industrial & botanical applications
A sought-after botanical raw material.
Cosmetics & skincare
Traditionally valued in cosmetic formulations for its soothing and skin-conditioning character.
Herbal & traditional preparations
The bulb has a long history of use in traditional and herbal preparations across its native range.
Professional horticulture
Premium, calibrated bulbs for professional nurseries and large-scale botanical cultivation.
Quality & handling
Graded to Dutch export standards.
- Bulbs graded by circumference; packed in breathable crates with traceable origin tags.
- Phytosanitary certification and EU plant-passport compliance for cross-border movement.
- Cold-chain / controlled handling for cut flowers; correct dormancy handling for bulbs.
Quality assurance & compliance
Whether from our own fields or our carefully vetted partners, every shipment complies with European import regulations. Our products undergo comprehensive phytosanitary inspection and are supplied with the necessary plant passports — for a secure, high-purity and fully traceable supply chain.
On perfumery
Enquire about Lilium supply & seasonal availability.
Tell us whether you need bulbs, cut flowers or botanical raw material, your volumes and your destination — we'll come back with availability and a quote.