Convallaria majalis, commonly known as Lily of the Valley, is a charming and beautifully fragrant perennial that lights up spring with its dainty white bell-shaped flowers. This timeless garden favourite slowly forms carpets of fresh green foliage and thrives in partial to full shade. With its sweet perfume and woodland character, Convallaria majalis adds instant elegance and tranquility to any garden space.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary from the photo and description. Minor imperfections may occur but typically recover well in your garden. Our plants are strong, long-lasting and delivered in nursery pots, shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Spring
- Fragrance
- Flower
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- West, East, North
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H7 (to about -20 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF (species-level entry: Convallaria majalis)
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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