Lily of the valley 0.4 l

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) — bulb plant.

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) – bulb plant. Lily of the valley bears intensely fragrant white bells in spring, in shade; rustic but toxic.

Benefits

• Early, fragrant flowering
• Comes back year after year

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide partial shade or shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Convallaria majalis
• Botanical family: Asparagaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Exposure: Partial shade / shade
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -25 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 20-60 cm
• Mature width: 10-25 cm
• Flowering period: April–May
• Flower colour: White
• Fragrance: Intense
• Soil: Well drained, fertile
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: At the start of growth and after flowering
• Pruning: Let the leaves dry off naturally
• Mulching: Optional
• Product code: 4019285
• EAN code: 6420384019285

Warnings

• All parts are toxic if ingested
• Spreads by rhizomes
• Prefers cool shade

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Partial shade / shade; moderate watering. Lily of the valley bears intensely fragrant white bells in spring, in shade; rustic but toxic.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: April-May.