Convallaria majalis var. rosea
rosy lily of the valley
A spreading perennial to 20cm tall with elliptic, basal leaves. Fragrant, bell-shaped, pale mauve-pink flowers are borne on arching stems just above the foliage in late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Convallaria are rhizomatous perennials with elliptic to narrowly ovate leaves and arching racemes of small, highly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers followed by red berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & E Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, humus-rich moist soil, preferably slightly alkaline, in full or partial shade. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to swift moth caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and leaf spots
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