Lily of The Valley Plants (convallaria majalis) are a shade loving perennial plant that flowers from early spring. The fragrant perfumed flowers of Lily of The Valley come in both White and the more unusual Pink and are a nodding bell shape with around 8 little bells on each flowering stem, the foliage is an attractive green.
Lily of the Valley Plants grow from tubers or bulbs and will spread slowly under the ground in ideal growing conditions and require a humus rich moist but well drained soil and dappled shade.
Lily of the Valley Plants are available for sale as potted plants when in flower or as 'pips' or more widely as bulbous tubers when dormant. After buying Lily of the Valley 'pips' remember to plant immediately as they do not like to dry out. Once established Lily of the Valley plants require very little care, keep moist when in active growth, top dress with well rotted compost or manure when dormant.
Water new plants in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser or a vermicaste tea.
Lily of the Valley Flowers are often used in flower arrangements and bouquets and make a fragrant cut flower.
Try planting Lily of the Valley next to pathways where the fragrance can be best appreciated.
Remember that Lily of the Valley Plants , especially the variegated forms do require some sun to flower well, variegated forms can revert to green in deep shade. |
