Convallaria majalis
"Lily-of-the-valley"
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Description
It is said that when Convallaria majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley) sends up multiple tall stems full of its small sweet-smelling white bell-shaped flowers in the early part of summer, it signifies the return of happiness. Known as Lily-of-the-Valley, it is also considered to symbolize purity, sweetness and humility. Certainly these pretty little blooms that appear in vast numbers on the small plant, seem to evoke all three sentiments. But a word of warning, Convallaria majalis is said to be poisonous if any part of it is consumed in large amounts. As is often the case, it has also been used medicinally for centuries, but that’s on recommended dosages. This shade-loving plant spreads easily!
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
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Slug & snail repellent
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Convallaria majalis
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Flower colour
Pink
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Leaf colour
Green
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Plant size
1
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
100 plants per m2
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Habit
Spreading
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Full shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Toxic if eaten
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Other information
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Orders placed before 1 March 2023
You can expect your order in March 2023Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2023
You can expect your order in April 2023Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2023
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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