Convallaria majalis 'Albostriata' (v)
lily of the valley 'Albostriata'
A spreading, ground-covering perennial with green leaves striped lengthways with creamy-white; flowering shoots have less pronounced stripes. Pendulous, waxy mainly white, highly scented flowers are borne in late spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Cream Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Cream Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Convallaria are rhizomatous perennials with elliptic to narrowly ovate leaves and arching racemes of small, highly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers followed by red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a fertile, humus-rich moist soil in full or partial shade. Top dress with leaf mould in autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to swift moth caterpillar
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and leaf spots
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