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    LILY OF THE VALLEY
    LILY OF THE VALLEY
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    LILY OF THE VALLEY

    AWARD

    Genus of 3 species, sometimes considered to be one variable species, of rhizomatous perennials found in light woodland, scrub or alpine meadows in northern temperate regions.

    A native of rare, scattered distribution in England and Wales, very rare in Scotland and not found in Ireland.

    An ancient-woodland indicator.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Convallaria majalis (UK native). Makes good ground cover in a damp, shady border.
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate regions.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
    • toxic if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Lily of the valley - Growing Guide
    View Planting Combinations

    varieties
    LILY OF THE VALLEY Common white form
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £9.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Notify me when this plant is available to order
    LILY OF THE VALLEY 'Rosea'
    Pale pink flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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