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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.

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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)
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    Lily of the valley - Growing Guide
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    varieties
    LILY OF THE VALLEY Common white form
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £9.50
    LILY OF THE VALLEY 'Rosea'
    Pale pink flowers
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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