lily of the valley

How to Grow and Care for lily of the valley

lily of the valley · Convallaria majalis
Also known as: conval lily; lady's tears; liriconfancy; May bells; May lily; mayflower; mugget; Our Lady's tears; word lily

Grow in a fertile, humus-rich moist soil in full or partial shade. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing lily of the valley

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a fertile, humus-rich moist soil in full or partial shade. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn.

How to Water lily of the valley?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lily of the valley?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lily of the valley?

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What Soil Is Best for lily of the valley?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lily of the valley?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize lily of the valley?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune lily of the valley?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate lily of the valley?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe (remove flesh from seed prior to sowing) or propagate by division in autumn

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How to Transplant lily of the valley?

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How to Care for lily of the valley in Winter?

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How to Plant lily of the valley?

Grow in a fertile, humus-rich moist soil in full or partial shade. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn.

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How to Repot lily of the valley?

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How to Harvest lily of the valley?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and leaf spots

Pests

May be susceptible to swift moth caterpillar

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The Toxicity of lily of the valley

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About lily of the valley

Attributes of lily of the valley

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
OriginNorthern Temperate regions

Scientific Classification

Species
Convallaria majalis
Genus
Convallaria
Family
Asparagaceae
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