How to Grow Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria Majalis)

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Lily-of-the-valley is a low-growing plant with clusters of fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers that dangle from the stems.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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Choosing Lily-of-the-Valley

Step 1

Look for plants at nurseries in spring and summer.
Step 2

Buy lily-of-the-valley in 4-inch to 1-gallon containers.
Step 3

Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaves and flower buds.

Planting Lily-of-the-Valley

Step 1

Plant lily-of-the-valley in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil.
Step 2

Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.
Step 3

Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers.
Step 4

Set the plants 1 foot apart.
Step 5

Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost.
Step 6

Water well until soil is completely moist.

Caring for Lily-of-the-Valley

Step 1

Cut any remaining old stems back to the ground in early spring using bypass pruners.
Step 2

Apply a light application of organic fertilizer to the top of the soil in spring; follow package directions.
Step 3

Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost in spring.
Step 4

Water well weekly until soil is completely moist in summers with no rainfall.

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gaucher said

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on 3/30/2009 the plants in bags are very good especially if you can see a healthy sprout, plant them in north america in the spring april to june, or in middle america march to april or in the southern part of america meaning in the lower section of america in feb to april.

beautifulflower said

on 3/18/2009 I just bought two bags of eight Convallaria majalis flowers. I was wondering are the flowers in the bags any good?, Do you plant them in Spring or fall? When will they start blooming? If someone could please get back to me on that. Thank you!