More about the plant below:
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis)
category : perennials
position : partial shade
height : up to 25 cm
frost resistance : to -30 ° C
reaction soil : indifferent
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : white
shape : upright
period flowering : May
seeding : spring
reproduction:division of rhizomes, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : discounts, cut flower
pace of growth : fast
Lily of the valley may silhouetteThe form of growth of the May lily of the valleyLily of the valley - positionCare of the May horseLily of the valley is a forest plant, but it is also grown in home gardens as a harbinger of spring.Due to its unique fragrance, filigree flower shoots and large leaves, it is a popular bouquet plant.
Cultivated under the canopy of trees and shrubs, it grows quickly and creates dense flower carpets, leaving room for other shade-loving ornamental perennials, such as funkia, coconut, monkshood and fern. Lily of the valley is considered a symbol of purity and love in the folk tradition, which is why flowers are sometimes woven into wedding bouquets.
Unfortunately, its beauty can be tricky, because all parts of the plant are highly poisonous.When keeping bouquets in a vase, we must remember that poisonous substances get into the water.
Lily of the valley flower shoots are hooked, which only further emphasizes the beauty of porcelain flowers.These persist from May to June, then red berries develop in their place.Shiny, wide leaves remain nice until late summer.
Lily of the valley reaches a height of 15-30 cm and spreads quickly through the rhizomes (underground shoots). In garden cultivation, the large-flowered and profusely flowering varieties 'Grandiflora' and 'Rosea' are worth recommending.
As forest plants, lilies of the valley feel best in partial shade or shade.The substrate should be moderately moist, fertile and loose, but not acidic.It tolerates quite dry places .
In spring, before flowering, lilies of the valley should be moderately fed with compost.When the leaves turn yellow in late summer, they can be trimmed low to the ground.Plants are easily propagated by division of rhizomes before or after flowering. This year, when we propagate the lilies of the valley, only leaves grow, flowers appear the following year.