General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Convallaria majalis
  • Common Names- Lily of the Valley
  • Spread- 12 inches**
  • Height- 12-18 inches**
  • Average Production- 30-50 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 77-84 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained, light, and moist soils
  • Soil pH- 5.7-7.0
  • Soil Moisture- 15%
  • Soil temperature- 15-21°C
  • Climate temperature- 15-27°C
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring (March)

Tips to Grow Lily of the Valley

  1. Arrange good quality Lily of the Valley rhizome.
  2. The soil should be evenly moist, rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline.
  3. Dig a small hole.
  4. Place the rhizome with the pip (pointed bud) in the planting hole about ½ inch below soil level.
  5. Spread the roots out around the pip. Space the rhizomes about 6 inches apart. Cover with soil. Water thoroughly
  6. We can add compost and can spread Mulch lightly around the plants to retain moisture for better growth.
  7. harvest the flowers when 1/3 of the flowers are open on the stalk. Keep them cool until you are ready to use them. They will last 5 to 7 days in a vase.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers