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Convallaria (Lily of the Valley)

 An understated and elegant plant with the most exquisite scent. It has a number of common names which charmingly capture its attributes - dangle bells, fairy bells, ladder to heaven. Convallaria are tough, hardy and will grow in partial to full shade although they will benefit from a little TLC until established. When happy they can present the gardener with the delightful problem of spreading; if this is a real concern then the variegated forms will be a little less vigorous. The flowers and leaves will die back completely in the Summer and they combine beautifully with low growing evergreen ferns, Ajuga and Pulmonaria. They are a must for the shaded garden. It is such a treat in the Spring to be able to pick your own Convallaria and let delicious fragrance waft through your home.
Poisonous if eaten.
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Convallaria majalis AGM
  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: March to April

Potted, established rhizomes of this easy native woodlander. Likes a richer soil. Lily of the Valley is a plant that doesn't like to dry out, particularly in it's first growing season.
Poisonous if eaten.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £7.95
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Convallaria majalis 'Fortins' Giant'

Convallaria majalis 'Fortins' Giant'
  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A robust growing form of the lily of the valley. Widely thought to be a triploid form.

Price: £8.80


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Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall'

Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

With a cream border to the midgreen leaves.

Price: £7.50


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Convallaria majalis 'Holden Grange'

Convallaria majalis 'Holden Grange'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Basically a triploid form of 'Hardwick Hall'.

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Convallaria majalis var.rosea

Convallaria majalis var.rosea

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Pink flowers on this easy growing Lily of the Valley.
Poisonous if eaten.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £7.60
Price: (3 or more plants) £5.95


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