Convallaria majalis Albostriata - Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis Albostriata - Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis Albostriata
Lily of the Valley
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Description
Convallaria majalis Albostriata is a vigorous selection of lily of the valley, whose leaves are beautifully striped with white-cream. It has clusters of small white bell flowers which are as deliciously scented as those of its wild woodland parent. It is a very hardy ground cover perennial, easy to grow in almost all regions, in moist soil.
Convallaria majalis Albostriata belongs to the Convallariaceae or Liliaceae family, depending on the classification. Its wild ancestor, charmingly nicknamed Lily of the Valley or May Lily, is widespread in all clear forests of cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America). Very hardy and easy to grow, lily of the valley grows everywhere, in sun or shade, but prefers light soil and moisture to flower and spread abundantly.
It is a deciduous, perennial plant that reaches 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6in) high and has a rhizome in the shape of fleshy claws, which develops into a dense carpet, colonizing the soil fairly quickly. 'Albostriata' lily of the valley develops broad sheathing leaves at the base which are lanceolate to elongated oval, usually ending in a point. The leaf has numerous parallel, white-cream veins on a dark green background and is 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) long. The plant flowers from April to May with a 20-25 cm (8-10in) tall cluster, adorned with 6 to 10 small white bell-shaped flowers, arranged on the same side of the stalk. The flowers have a characteristic fragrance, with floral and musky notes. After pollination by insects, small orange-red berries containing seeds are formed. All parts of the lily of the valley are toxic. The Albostriata variety seems to be slightly more sensitive to lack of water than the wild type.
Plant Convallaria Albostriata on the edge of woodland, in borders or near a passageway to enjoy its fragrance. Its white-striped foliage animates shaded areas for a long period, from spring to autumn. Plant it with small periwinkles, perennial Bleeding Hearts, or Ophiopogons.
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Convallaria
majalis
Albostriata
Convallariaceae
Lily of the Valley
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Grow Convallaria majalis Albostriata in a pot or at the edge of a shaded border in moist, light, and humus-rich soil. It tolerates root competition from trees and bushes well. This perennial tolerates moderate summer drought and heavy frosts. It has no pests or parasites. Attention, it is very poisonous.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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