Lily of the valley 'Convallaria Majalis' (5 rhizomes), proposed by Van Noort
🌿 Delicate scented bells for a romantic garden 🌿
Lily of the Valley 'Convallaria Majalis' , also known as Lily of the Valley , is an iconic perennial that enchants gardens with its small, white, bell-shaped flowers , suspended from slender, arching stems. Its sweet, captivating fragrance makes it a popular cut flower and a favourite in shade gardens.
Easy to grow, it spreads quickly to form a magnificent carpet of flowers in spring. Ideal for borders, undergrowth, shady rockeries and pots , lily of the valley is a hardy plant, resistant to deer and adapted to cold climates (zone 1!) .
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 20 cm (8")
☀️ Exposure : Full shade to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 1 (very cold resistant)
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
💧 Water requirements : Medium (fresh, well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Silty or clayey, acidic to neutral pH
🌸 Flowering : May to June
🌿 Foliage : Soft green, broad and shiny leaves
🌿 Planting and growing Lily of the Valley 'Convallaria Majalis'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ March to April for spring flowering.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ Undergrowth and shaded flowerbeds : Ideal under deciduous shrubs.
✔️ As a border or ground cover : Creates a natural flower carpet.
✔️ In a pot : Suitable for balconies and shaded terraces.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Prepare the soil by loosening it and adding compost.
2️⃣ Plant the rhizomes 4 cm deep , spaced 4 cm apart.
3️⃣ Water well after planting and keep the soil moist.
4️⃣ Mulch lightly to retain moisture.
💡 Tip : Lily of the valley spreads naturally over time, perfect for shady areas where few plants thrive!
🌿 Maintenance of Lily of the Valley 'Convallaria Majalis'
💦 Watering : Regular during dry periods, especially the first year.
🌱 Fertilizer : Adding compost or potting soil improves flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to promote foliage vigor.
🍂 Multiplication : Divide the rhizomes in autumn to extend flowering.
⚠️ Warning : All parts of lily of the valley are toxic if ingested, be sure to plant it out of reach of children and animals.
💡 Why choose Lily of the Valley 'Convallaria Majalis'?
✅ Elegant and fragrant flowering : Ideal for romantic bouquets.
✅ Perfect for shady gardens : One of the few flowers that thrives under trees.
✅ Perennial and hardy : Resists harsh winters and naturalizes easily.
✅ Low maintenance : Once established, it grows effortlessly year after year.
🌿 Add a touch of poetry and fragrance to your garden with the lily of the valley 'Convallaria Majalis'!
