Convallaria 'Prolificans'
"Double lily of the valley"
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Description
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.
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
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Convallaria majalis 'Prolificans'
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Flower 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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Leaf colour
Green
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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 -
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
Useful information
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Soak your Convallaria 'Prolificans' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Double lily of the valley" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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