Convallaria majalis var. rosea
lily-of-the-valley
- Position: partial or full shade
- Soil: leafy, fertile, humus-rich, moist soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Pendent pale pink flowers, with flaring, pointed tips, open from the base of the graceful racemes. Plant it in drifts under deciduous shrubs, or allow it to creep through the front of a shady border. - Garden care: Plant bare root rhizomes 5-8cm deep and 20cm apart. Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.
- Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten
Goes well with...
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Polypodium vulgare
common polypody
9cm pot
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Hosta 'Francee' (fortunei)
plantain lily
bare root plant
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Bulb planting auger - long
small
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Terracotta perennial bell pot
Ø47 × H44cm
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Terracotta citrus pot
Ø50 × H45cm
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Polygonatum × hybridum
common Solomon's seal
9cm pot
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Terracotta bulb bowl
medium Ø41 × H19cm
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Bulb planting auger - short
medium