Convallaria majalis
"Lily-of-the-Valley"
Great for shade
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Packed in peat-free compost
Hardy throughout the UK
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!
Details for Convallaria majalis
Colour:
White
Height:
15-20 cm / 6-8"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Convallaria majalis
Light requirements:
Partial shade / full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Strong
Perennial:
Yes
Planting & Care
- Plant your convallaria pips in spring and grow on in frost-free conditions or straight outside in late spring
- Grow in borders or containers in shade or partial shade
- Plant the pips 5-10cm deep with the new shoot exposed
- Space the pips about 5-10cm apart
- Plant with the pointed side facing upwards
- Water-in after planting and keep hydrated while in growth
- Plants may take a year to establish before flowering
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 1 March 2022
You can expect your order in March 2022 - Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2022
You can expect your order in April 2022 - Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2022
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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