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Lily of the Valley [V+S]

Genus: Convallaria.

Species: Convallaria majalis.

Planted Vistabile Utility bed
04.10 Shenstone Samantha's bed

Bought Woolworths pck of 5
04.10 Wilkinson's £5 for 3 packs ..... 8 convallaria per pack

Lily-of-the-valley is an excellent groundcover plant for moist, humus-rich areas of the garden, quickly spreading to form a fragrant carpe ,
The diminutive, pearl-like flowers are traditionally an important part of spring wedding bouquets.

* Plant type: perennial
ground cover

* Position: East , West , North
partial shade

* Soil Type: Acid , Normal , Heavy Clay (remains damp)
* Soil PH: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline

* Flowers: April - May
* shape: bell
* Colour: white
* Fragrant: Yes , Yes

* Ease of maintenance: Easy

* Height: 20cm
* Spread: 60cm

* Winter Colour: not-applicable

* Poisonous: toxic if eaten

* Evergreen: No

Photos of this plant

  • Lily_of_the_valley_05.08

Reminders for this plant

Due over 15 years ago:

Divide


Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.

Due over 14 years ago:

Divide

Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.

Due over 12 years ago:

Divide

Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.

Due over 11 years ago:

Divide

Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.

Due over 10 years ago:

Divide & mulch

Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.