Lily of the valley, also known as Convallaria Majalis, is a perennial plant much appreciated for its delicate spring flowering and its intoxicating perfume. Originally from the forests of Europe, Asia and North America, lily of the valley is an easy -to -cultivate plant that will bring a touch of freshness and romanticism to your garden.
Lily of the valley is characterized by its narrow and elongated leaves, of brilliant green, which form dense tufts. The erect rods wear small white tin -shaped bells, giving off a sweet and intoxicating fragrance. Certain varieties of thrush may also have pink or yellow flowers, bringing a touch of color to your garden.

To cultivate lily of the valley in your garden, it is important to choose a shaded location in mid-shade, because lily of the valley prefers fresh and humus floors. Before planting your rhizomes with thrush, be sure to soak them in the water for a few hours to rehydrate them.

Dig small holes spaced about 10 to 15 centimeters deep and place the rhizomes by spacing them about 10 centimeters. Cover them with earth and sprinkle generously to promote rooting. It is recommended to plant lily of the valley in the early fall or spring to allow the plant to settle well before winter.

Lily of the valley generally flowers in May, as May 1 approach, hence its nickname "Lys des Vallées". The white bells, delicate and fragrant, will bring a touch of freshness and poetry to your garden, attracting bees and butterflies thanks to their sweet and intoxicating odor.

In conclusion, lily of the valley is a perennial plant easy to cultivate, which flowers in the spring to brighten up your garden with its delicate beauty and its intoxicating perfume. Follow these tips to plant and maintain your lily of the valley, and take advantage of its spring flowering to create a real little corner of paradise in your garden.
Thrush

The complete cultivation sheet for this plant is reserved for our subscribers. By becoming a Super'mate, you will have access to the following information :

  • Exposure
  • Hardiness
  • Cultivation difficulty
  • Sowing depth
  • Emergence time
  • Emergence temperature
  • From sowing to harvesting