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Lily of the Valley

By Meanie

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley))

1 May, 2011
6 likes

In bloom in Sues garden at the moment.

Comments on this photo

Stickitoffee

beautiful, and now it has royal connections! [lovely photo too]

1 May, 2011

Meanie

Thanks Sticki!
Royal connections?

1 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

cornish lily of the valley in kate middletons bouquet.

1 May, 2011

Meanie

Ah - I understand.

1 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

an excellent choice on her behalf i thought ~ its a beautiful flower with a scent ~ wish they all had scent

1 May, 2011

Meanie

Very invasive!
I was recently told that it's an effective way to combat ground elder, although whether there's any truth in it.......

1 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

well i know which i would prefer! having had a garden with ground elder! lilies of the valley seem to take a while to get established here

1 May, 2011

Meanie

Sues are VERY established!

1 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

must be different soil? i have the shade but not sure what else they like.

1 May, 2011

Lawley

Nice photo........Yes, Very invasive, I weed mine to control the clumps and pop the stems of flowers in a small glass vase, they look and smell lovely!

1 May, 2011

Xela

Lovely photo, and I am delighted to hear that they will complete effectively with ground elder ..... GREAT! They can complete with that invasion from next door. Lol.

1 May, 2011

Meanie

I'm not too sure on what soil it likes Sticki.
Thanks Lawley and Xela!

1 May, 2011

Stickitoffee

ive got slightly acidic and very free draining soil.

1 May, 2011