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Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
This flower represents absolute purity and sincerity....
The lily of the valley, or Convallaria majalis or mayflower, is a perennial plant with fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. The plant has large green leaves and feral. It also occurs wild in wooded areas. Lily of the valley is planted in spring. Then the plant starts taking root when it flowers the following year. The lily of the valley is a graceful perennial and comes back every year. The lily of the valley loves shade and grows about 25 cm high.
contents
- Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) bulbs
The tubers of the Lily of the Valley are packed loose in bags, each bag contains 5 tubers. The lily of the valley can be ordered in quantities of 5 bags. The bags come with a short planting instruction and care guide. Nice to plant alone or to make part of your own mixture. Add extra varieties and create your own Flower Bulb Mix.
product information
This flower represents absolute purity and sincerity....
The lily of the valley, or Convallaria majalis or mayflower, is a perennial plant with fragrant white bell-shaped flowers. The plant has large green leaves and feral. It also occurs wild in wooded areas. Lily of the valley is planted in spring. Then the plant starts taking root when it flowers the following year. The lily of the valley is a graceful perennial and comes back every year. The lily of the valley loves shade and grows about 25 cm high.
characteristics
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plants from April to May or September to November
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bloom: May - June (one year later)
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location: shadow or half shade
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flower height: 25 cm
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perennial: the bulbs are winter hardy and perennial
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Lily of the valley bulbs
The lily of the valley, or Convallaria majalis or mayflower, is a perennial plant that flowers in May-June. It has fragrant white bell-shaped flowers and large green leaves. It also occurs wild in wooded areas. The lily of the valley is a grateful perennial, so it comes back every year.
Planting lily of the valley
The lily of the valley is planted in spring. Then the plant starts taking root when it flowers the following year. When planting in spring, it is important to keep the soil well moist. You can also plant in September/October. This period is more humid. Then, too, the plant makes roots so that it will flower the following year.
The lily of the valley likes well-drained and moist soil. It grows best in shade/semi-shade.
The tubers do not need to be planted deep, at 2 cm depth you are good. Place the tips upwards as much as possible. Give lots of water after planting, they like lots of moisture!
You can also propagate the lily of the valley in the house. Do this about 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant the small plants over in the garden in mid-May. That way you have a chance of flowering in the same year!
Care of lily of the valley
When the flowers of the lily of the valley have finished flowering, you can cut them off. This will make the plant produce new flowers again, extending the flowering period. Is the season over? Then let the plant die off completely. The lily of the valley is a perennial plant. It is hardy and simply comes back the following year.
Where to buy lily of the valley?
You can buy the lily of the valley as rhizomes. These are on sale in our web shop from mid-March to May.
When should you plant the lily of the valley?
The lily of the valley is planted in spring. Then the plant starts taking root when it flowers the following year.
What is the best location for the lily of the valley?
The lily of the valley does well in moist soil. We therefore recommend a spot in the shade/semi-shade.
How to plant the lily of the valley?
Plant the tubers shallowly. At a depth of 2 cm you will be fine. Place the tips upwards as much as possible.
Is the lily of the valley hardy?
Yes, the lily of the valley is a perennial and therefore hardy.