Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
A classic woodland beauty with a delightful twist, Convallaria 'Prolificans', also known as double lily of the valley, takes everything we love about its traditional counterpart and doubles it—literally. Instead of the usual single bells, this variety produces elegant, multi-petalled, frilly white blooms that cluster along arching stems, filling the air with their famously sweet fragrance. Blooming in late spring, Convallaria 'Prolificans' is perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia and charm to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or even beneath trees where few other plants dare to thrive. Its lush green foliage remains fresh throughout the season, providing a handsome backdrop even when the flowers have faded.
Highly resilient and delightfully low-maintenance, Convallaria 'Prolificans' spreads gradually to form dense, scented carpets of delicate beauty—ideal for naturalising in the garden. Though dainty in appearance, this double-flowering lily of the valley is surprisingly tough, tolerating a range of soils and requiring very little attention once established. Whether used for ground cover, cut flowers, or simply as a fragrant feature in a quiet corner of the garden, Convallaria 'Prolificans' is a little plant with a big presence. Also known botanically as Convallaria majalis 'Prolificans', it’s a charming and robust addition to any shaded planting scheme.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Convallaria majalis 'Prolificans'
- Flower colour
- Green
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Spreading
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 100 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Partial shade
Full shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Skin/eyes irritant
Toxic if eaten - Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Great for shade
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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