Overview

Transform your garden into a fragrant haven with our premium lily of the valley roots. This offering includes 10 robust bare roots, ready to plant and establish themselves as a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover. Known for their delicate, bell-shaped white flowers and intoxicatingly sweet fragrance, Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a timeless classic that brings elegance and charm to any landscape. These hardy perennials are perfect for creating a lush carpet under trees, along pathways, or in shaded garden beds, providing a stunning display year after year. The ease of care and captivating aroma make them a favorite among gardeners seeking both beauty and sensory delight.

Each root is carefully selected to ensure strong growth and abundant blooms. Once established, these plants spread to form a dense, attractive ground cover, suppressing weeds and adding a touch of woodland magic to your outdoor space. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, planting lily of the valley roots is a rewarding experience that yields continuous beauty and fragrance every spring.

Key Benefits

Discover the numerous advantages of incorporating these exquisite plants into your garden design:

• Exquisite Fragrance: Enjoy the intensely sweet and captivating scent of lily of the valley roots, which perfumes the air and creates a delightful sensory experience in spring. The charming white bell flowers are not only visually appealing but also a treat for the nose.
• Hardy Perennial: These plants are incredibly resilient, returning year after year with minimal effort. They are a true perennial, thriving in a wide range of conditions and providing consistent beauty without the need for annual replanting.
• Effective Ground Cover: Ideal for filling in shaded areas where other plants struggle. The spreading nature of these plants creates a dense, attractive carpet, effectively suppressing weeds and adding a lush green texture to your landscape.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, lily of the valley roots require very little care. They are tolerant of various soil types and conditions, making them a perfect choice for busy gardeners or those new to gardening.
• Charming White Blooms: The delicate, pure white, bell-shaped flowers are a symbol of spring and innocence. They add a touch of classic elegance and serene beauty to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplantings.
• Adaptable to Shade: Unlike many flowering plants, Lily of the Valley thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent solution for enhancing dimly lit areas of your garden where splashes of white floral beauty are desired.
• Deer Resistant: Their natural properties make them generally unappealing to deer, offering peace of mind that your beautiful blooms will remain undisturbed.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lily of the valley roots is straightforward, ensuring a beautiful display each spring. These hardy plants prefer a location with partial to full shade; while they can tolerate some morning sun, direct afternoon sun can scorch their delicate leaves. Aim for a spot that receives dappled sunlight or consistent shade throughout the day. The ideal soil for these plants is moist, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Before planting, amend heavy clay soils with compost or peat moss to improve drainage and fertility.

Plant the bare roots in early spring or fall, about 1-2 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart, with the pointed end (the ‘pips’) facing upwards. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots. Once established, Lily of the Valley prefers consistently moist soil but does not like to sit in standing water. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering. These plants are known for their resilience and generally suffer from few pests or diseases, contributing to their reputation as a low-maintenance, hardy perennial flowers.

For best results, maintain a cool soil temperature by applying a layer of mulch around the plants. This also helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Lily of the Valley spreads readily, often forming dense colonies over time, making it an excellent choice for a fragrant ground cover. If spread becomes an issue or you wish to propagate, divide the clumps every few years in the fall. These plants are cold hardy, thriving in USDA Zones 3-8, and can withstand harsh winter conditions, emerging reliably each spring to produce their iconic, white bell flowers.

Size & Details

This offering includes 10 individual lily of the valley roots, also known as pips, ready for planting. Each root is a dormant rhizome from which new growth will emerge. When mature, these plants typically reach a height of 6-8 inches and spread 6-12 inches wide, forming a dense, attractive ground cover. They are shipped as bare roots, meaning they do not come with soil or a pot, which is the optimal way to transport and plant these hardy perennials for successful establishment. The mature size makes them perfect for underplanting shrubs, lining walkways, or filling shaded garden beds with their charming foliage and flowers.

Expect a burst of beautiful, fragrant white blooms in spring, usually from April to May, depending on your specific climate and planting time. These plants have a moderate growth rate, establishing well in their first season and spreading more significantly in subsequent years. Their robust nature ensures they are a long-lasting addition to your garden, providing continuous beauty and a sweet aroma for many seasons to come. The convallaria majalis species is renowned for its reliability and classic garden appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many lily of the valley roots are included in this package? A: This package contains 10 individual lily of the valley roots, also known as pips, ready for planting in your garden.
• Q: How big do lily of the valley plants get at maturity? A: Mature Lily of the Valley plants typically grow to be 6-8 inches tall and spread about 6-12 inches wide, creating a beautiful and dense fragrant ground cover.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Lily of the Valley is primarily an outdoor plant, best suited for garden beds, shaded areas, and woodland settings. It is a hardy perennial that thrives outdoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does Lily of the Valley need? A: These plants prefer partial to full shade. While they can tolerate some morning sun, they should be protected from direct afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for, making it good for beginners? A: Yes, lily of the valley roots are known for being very low-maintenance and hardy, making them an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners looking for beautiful, spreading flowers.
• Q: What condition will the roots arrive in? A: The lily of the valley roots will arrive as dormant bare roots, which is the standard and most effective way to ship and plant these types of perennials for successful growth. They will not be in soil or a pot.
• Q: When is the best time to plant lily of the valley roots? A: The ideal times to plant are either in early spring after the last frost or in the fall before the ground freezes, allowing them to establish a strong root system.
• Q: How long until I see blooms from these roots? A: You can typically expect the charming white bell flowers to appear in the spring following the planting season, usually from April to May.
• Q: Will Lily of the Valley survive winter in my zone? A: Yes, these are very hardy perennials, suitable for USDA Zones 3-8. They are well-adapted to cold climates and will reliably return each spring even after harsh winters.
• Q: Can I use Lily of the Valley as a border plant? A: Absolutely! Its spreading habit and attractive foliage make it an excellent choice for creating borders, especially in shaded areas, where it will form a beautiful and fragrant edge.