Thompson & Morgan Perennial Plant Outdoor Flower Lily of the Valley Pink & White Ideal for Ground Cover, Scented Gardens, Woodland Garden (Lily of The Valley White 12 Pips)

• Elegant contemporary blooms
• Great in garden borders or in containers
• Perfect for cut flowers
• Easy to grow and bloom over a very long flowering season.

Sought after and highly prized! Each delicate arching stem carries a flurry of white, bell-shaped blooms with a powerful, timeless fragrance. Set against a carpet of lush green foliage, the exquisite blooms of Convallaria majalis make a wonderful cut flower for scented, springtime posies. Once established, lily of the valley requires little maintenance and makes superb groundcover for woodland gardens and shady, damp areas. Lily of the valley plants prefer a full or semi-shaded position, but will grow in a sunny site where the soil remains moist in summer. Plant lily of the valley pips in moist, well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. Add plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting to improve less than ideal soils. Plants pips at a depth of 3cm (1”) and a distance of 15cm (6”) apart. Overcrowded clumps can be lifted, potted up and brought indoors for a beautiful display. Replant outdoors after flowering. Lily of the valley particularly dislikes dry soil. Water plants in summer if necessary. Allow the foliage to die back naturally as this will help to feed the pips for the following year. In autumn, divide overcrowded clumps, remove yellowed foliage and apply a dry much of leaf mould or chipped bark. Caution: toxic if eaten. Ideal For: Ground Cover, Scented Gardens, Low Maintenance Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Woodland Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Dappled Shade, Shade Height: Up to 20cm (7.9in) Spread: Up to 30cm (11.8in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All