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Convallaria majalis Bridal Choice - Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis Bridal Choice
Lily of the Valley

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This lily of the valley produces floral stems with about ten white bells in spring, slightly larger than usual, but just as fragrant. A small woodland perennial which is robust and easy to grow everywhere, it spreads quickly in any moist but well-drained soil.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
22 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Convallaria majalis 'Bridal Choice' is a selection of lily of the valley whose floral stems bear more, larger, white bell-shaped flowers than those of the traditional lily of the valley, with the same enchanting fragrance. This selection blooms at the same time as its wild cousin, in the middle of spring. It is a robust and very hardy perennial ground cover for shady areas, easy to grow in almost all regions.

 

Convallaria majalis Bridal Choice belongs to the Convallariaceae or Lily family depending on the 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 the sun as well as in the shade, but prefers light soil and moisture to flower and spread abundantly.

Convallaria majalis 'Bridal Choice' is a perennial plant 20-22 cm (8-9in) tall which has a rhizome shaped like fleshy claws and develops into a dense mat, quickly colonizing the soil. The deciduous vegetation emerges from the ground in spring and disappears in autumn. This variety develops large, dark green sheathing leaves at the base, lanceolate to elongated oval, ending in a point. Each one is 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) long, with numerous parallel veins. The plant blooms from April to May in clusters about 22 cm (9in) tall, adorned with about ten small white bell-shaped flowers, 1.3 cm (1in) wide by 5 mm (0in) tall, 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 form. All parts of Lily of the Valley are toxic.

 

Plant Lily of the valley Bridal Choice on the edge of woodland, in a border, near a path, or even in a large pot to enjoy its fragrance. Associate it with small periwinkles, wood hyacinths, perennial Bleeding Hearts, or Mondo grass, for example.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, floral and musky
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 22 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Convallaria

Species

majalis

Cultivar

Bridal Choice

Family

Convallariaceae

Other common names

Lily of the Valley

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference157901

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Planting and care

You can grow Convallaria majalis Bridal Choice in a pot or at the edge of a shaded bed in moist, light, humus-rich soil. It tolerates root competition from trees and bushes well. This perennial can withstand moderate summer drought and heavy frost. It has no pests or parasites. Beware, it is very poisonous.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary but light, humus-bearing.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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