Convallaria majalis var. rosea
lily-of-the-valley
Pendent pale pink flowers, with flaring, pointed tips, open from the base of the graceful racemes. Plant this rhizomatous woodland perennial...
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Plant description
Pendent pale pink flowers, with flaring, pointed tips, open from the base of the graceful racemes. Plant this rhizomatous woodland perennial in drifts under deciduous shrubs, or allow it to creep through the front of a shady border.
Delicately perfumed, the flowers of Convallaria majalis var. rosea last long after being cut and make wonderful additions to either a hand-tied posy or a vase.
Delicately perfumed, the flowers of Convallaria majalis var. rosea last long after being cut and make wonderful additions to either a hand-tied posy or a vase.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Convallaria majalis var. rosea:
Convallaria thrives in shady spots with well-drained, humus-rich soil. When planting bare root rhizomes, position them 5-8cm (2-3in) deep and space them 20cm (8in) apart to allow room for spreading.
Potted plants can be placed at 30cm (12in) apart and will increase to provide excellent ground cover. Water the rhizomes well after planting to help establish them.
To maintain healthy growth and prevent overcrowding, divide and replant clumps in September by carefully lifting the clumps and separating the rhizomes, ensuring each division has some roots attached.
Apply a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and enrich the soil as it decomposes.
Potted plants can be placed at 30cm (12in) apart and will increase to provide excellent ground cover. Water the rhizomes well after planting to help establish them.
To maintain healthy growth and prevent overcrowding, divide and replant clumps in September by carefully lifting the clumps and separating the rhizomes, ensuring each division has some roots attached.
Apply a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and enrich the soil as it decomposes.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in the summer, then fresh new growth will appear again in the spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten
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