Convallaria majalis Doreen - Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis Doreen - Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis Doreen
Lily of the Valley
Very vigorous lily of the valley plant that has already developed leaves and I am looking forward to seeing and smelling the little white bells. Thank you.
Michèle , 30/03/2022
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Description
Convallaria majalis 'Doreen' is an excellent selection of florists' lily of the valley, initially selected in the Netherlands for the cut flower trade. It is more compact and produces flowering stems with slightly larger white bells than those of the usual lily of the valley. Its fragrant spring flowers, prove to be more long-lasting in a vase and the garden. It is a robust and very hardy perennial ground cover for shady areas, easy to grow in almost all regions.
Convallaria majalis Doreen (sometimes marketed under the name Dorien) belongs to the convallariaceae or liliaceae family according to classifications. Its wild ancestor, 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). Lily of the valley is very hardy and easy to grow everywhere in sun or shade, but prefers light soil and moisture to flower and spread abundantly.
Convallaria majalis 'Doreen' is a 10-12 cm (4-5in) tall, deciduous perennial plant that has a rhizome in the shape of fleshy claws and quickly develops into a dense carpet. This variety develops broad sheathing, dark green leaves at the base, lanceolate to elongated oval and ending in a point. Each leaf measures 10 to 12 cm (4 to 5in) long with numerous parallel veins. The plant flowers from April to May in a cluster about 12 cm (5in) tall, of 7 to 9 small white bell-shaped flowers, measuring 1.2 cm (1in) wide and 6 mm (0in) high, arranged on the same side of the stem. These flowers have a characteristic fragrance, with floral and musky notes. After pollination by insects, small red-orange berries containing seeds are formed. All parts of lily of the valley are poisonous.
Plant Convallaria majalis 'Doreen' at the edge of the undergrowth, in a border, near a pathway, or even in a large pot to enjoy its scent. You can plant it with small periwinkles, wood hyacinths, perennial bleeding hearts, or ophiopogons.
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Convallaria
majalis
Doreen
Convallariaceae
Lily of the Valley
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Grow Convallaria majalis 'Doreen' in a pot or at the edge of a shady bed in moist, light and humus-rich soil. It tolerates root competition from trees and bushes well. This perennial tolerates moderate summer drought and heavy frost. It has no pests or parasites. Attention, it is a very poisonous plant.
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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).
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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.