Convallaria majalis (lily of the valley)

Convallaria care

• Plant when danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• If roots seem dry it is preferable to soak for about half an hour.
• Plant in borders in a shaded area, or woodlands, remember it prefers moist conditions.
•  When planted in pots/containers, again they prefer shaded, moist conditions but not waterlogged.
• Alternatively start them off in a greenhouse.
• Plant twice the depth of the bulb.
• Water well after planting and keep moist during the growing season.
• Let the foliage die back naturally, so the goodness can go back into the bulb.
• Convallaria is fully hardy.

Please note: the lily of the valley usually takes a season to root in before it will show signs of flowering.