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Convallaria majalis Hardwick Hall - Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis Hardwick Hall
Lily of the Valley

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A bush with finely edged pale yellow-green leaves and delicate white bell-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance in April-May. A vigorous and easy-to-grow perennial that thrives in woodland and is more resistant to summer drought. An excellent ground cover under the canopy of trees or bushes, it flourishes in any well-drained soil.
Flower size
8 mm
Height at maturity
20 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 Hardwick Hall is a selection of lily of the valley that stands out for its finely yellow-green-edged blueish foliage, highly fragrant spring flowers, and good drought resistance. All these qualities make it an excellent ground cover under trees and bushes for most regions, decorative even when not in flower.

 

Convallaria majalis Hardwick Hall belongs to the Convallariaceae or Liliaceae family according to classifications. Its wild ancestor, nicknamed lily of the valley or May lily, is widespread in all clear forests of cool temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America). Lily of the valley is hardy and easy to grow everywhere, in the sun or shade, but prefers a light soil and moisture to flower and spread abundantly.

It is a perennial, deciduous plant that reaches 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12in) high and has a rhizome like fleshy claws, developing into a dense carpet and quickly colonizing the ground. Convallaria majalis 'Hardwick Hall' develops large sheathing leaves at the base, lanceolate to elongate oval, usually ending in a point. The leaf has numerous parallel veins and is slightly bluish-green with light yellow-green margins. Each leaf measures 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) long. The plant flowers from April to May with a cluster 20-30 cm (8-12in) high, adorned with 6 to 10 small, pendulous bell-shaped white flowers, 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 toxic. The 'Hardwick Hall' variety is well adapted to dry summers the same as 'Haldon Grange'.

 

Plant Convallaria majalis Hardwick Hall at the edge woodland, along a border, near a passage area, or even in a large pot to enjoy its fragrance. Its delicately variegated foliage brings life to slightly shaded areas for a long period, but it will disappear in summer in dry and hot regions. Pair it with small periwinkles, Liriopes, and European Wild Ginger, Macrorrhizum Geraniums, or Ophiopogons for example.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 8 mm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Floral and musky
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Convallaria

Species

majalis

Cultivar

Hardwick Hall

Family

Convallariaceae

Other common names

Lily of the Valley

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Grow Convallaria majalis Hardwick Hall in a pot or at the edge of a shaded border in light and humus-rich soil. It tolerates root competition from trees and bushes well and summer drought (its foliage dries up in summer). This perennial will not mind heavy frosts. It has no pests or parasites. Attention, it is very toxic.

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, Slope
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, with a humus-bearing tendency.

Care

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

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