Product description
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a timeless spring favourite, loved for its sweet fragrance, graceful arching stems, and clusters of delicate, bell-shaped white flowers. Its fresh green foliage forms a soft, natural carpet, making it perfect for brightening shaded corners, adding charm to woodland-style planting, or bringing gentle seasonal colour to beds, borders, and patio displays. Compact, elegant, and full of character, it’s a beautiful way to introduce classic spring magic to any garden.
Caring for Lily of the Valley is wonderfully simple. It thrives in full or partial shade and moist, well drained soil, settling in quickly once planted. Water regularly while it establishes, then allow it to naturalise at its own pace, gradually forming a fuller clump each year. With minimal effort, this dependable perennial returns every spring with renewed energy, filling the garden with its unmistakable scent and graceful, timeless beauty.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Convallaria majalis
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Product description
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a timeless spring favourite, loved for its sweet fragrance, graceful arching stems, and clusters of delicate, bell-shaped white flowers. Its fresh green foliage forms a soft, natural carpet, making it perfect for brightening shaded corners, adding charm to woodland-style planting, or bringing gentle seasonal colour to beds, borders, and patio displays. Compact, elegant, and full of character, it’s a beautiful way to introduce classic spring magic to any garden.
Caring for Lily of the Valley is wonderfully simple. It thrives in full or partial shade and moist, well drained soil, settling in quickly once planted. Water regularly while it establishes, then allow it to naturalise at its own pace, gradually forming a fuller clump each year. With minimal effort, this dependable perennial returns every spring with renewed energy, filling the garden with its unmistakable scent and graceful, timeless beauty.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Add a layer of leaf mould or compost before planting to mimic the woodland conditions Lily of the Valley naturally loves.
How to Water
Water Lily of the Valley regularly during its first few weeks after planting, keeping the soil evenly moist as it settles in. Once established, it prefers consistently damp but not waterlogged soil, so give it a good drink during dry spells to keep the foliage fresh and the spring blooms at their best.
How to Plant
Plant Lily of the Valley by gently removing it from its pot and placing it into moist, well‑drained soil at the same depth it was growing previously. Firm the soil around the roots, water well, and position it in a cool, shaded spot where it can settle and begin to naturalise.
