Lily of the Valley Bare Root Pips – 50 Pack, White Flowers, Convallaria Majalis

Overview

Transform your outdoor space with our premium lily of the valley bare roots. This generous 50 pack of Convallaria majalis pips offers an enchanting way to establish a fragrant and beautiful ground cover in your garden. Known for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers and sweet perfume, Lily of the Valley is a beloved perennial that thrives in shaded conditions. These bare root pips are ready to plant, promising a lush display of foliage and blooms that symbolize purity and happiness. While undeniably beautiful, it’s important to remember that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so please handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

The timeless elegance of Lily of the Valley makes it a perfect addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or beneath trees where other plants struggle. Its mat-forming habit quickly fills in spaces, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. Our carefully selected lily of the valley bare roots are packaged to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to flourish, providing a delightful spring spectacle year after year. Cultivating these fragrant beauties is a rewarding experience, yielding a low-maintenance yet high-impact aesthetic.

Key Benefits

Planting lily of the valley bare roots brings a multitude of advantages to your garden, enhancing both its beauty and sensory appeal. These resilient perennials are an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both charm and ease of care.

• Adds Sweet Fragrance: Enjoy the iconic, rich, and sweet perfume that these white bell flowers release, creating an aromatic haven in your garden, especially during spring blooms.
• Provides Beautiful Ground Cover: Ideal for shaded areas, Lily of the Valley quickly forms a dense, lush green carpet, effectively suppressing weeds and adding texture to your landscape. This makes it an excellent easy to grow ground cover solution.
• Low-Maintenance and Easy to Grow: Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, these plants require minimal fuss once established, thriving with basic care and attention.
• Symbolizes Purity and Happiness: The delicate white blooms are traditionally associated with purity, humility, and the return of happiness, adding a meaningful touch to your garden.
• Attracts Pollinators: While not a primary pollinator magnet, the fragrant flowers can still attract beneficial insects to your garden, contributing to a healthier ecosystem.
• Thrives in Shade: Lily of the Valley is one of the best choices for those difficult shady spots where many other plants fail to thrive, transforming underutilized areas into vibrant displays.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lily of the valley bare roots is straightforward, leading to a vibrant display of fragrant blooms. These plants prefer a specific set of conditions to truly flourish. For optimal growth, plant your convallaria majalis pips in the fall, allowing the roots to establish over winter for a strong spring bloom. They thrive in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Amending your soil with compost before planting is highly recommended to provide the nutrients these plants love.

When it comes to sunlight, Lily of the Valley prefers partial to full shade. Too much direct sun can scorch their leaves, especially in warmer climates. They are quite adaptable but will perform best with morning sun and afternoon shade, or filtered light throughout the day. Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains consistently damp but never soggy. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while prolonged dryness will stress the plant. During dry spells, especially in their active growing season, increase watering frequency. These plants are generally hardy in USDA Zones 2-7.

Due to its vigorous spreading nature via rhizomes, Lily of the Valley can become quite expansive. If you wish to control its growth and prevent it from overtaking other plants, consider planting it in a contained area or using root barriers. Fertilization is generally not heavily required if planted in rich soil, but a light application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring can encourage more robust growth and blooms. Keep an eye out for pests like spider mites or slugs, though they are generally quite resistant. With these simple care tips, your fragrant shade plant will provide years of enjoyment.

Size & Details

This offering includes a 50 pack of lily of the valley bare roots, also known as pips. Each pip is a dormant rhizome, ready to spring to life once planted in suitable conditions. When mature, Lily of the Valley typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) with a similar spread, forming a dense ground cover. The delicate white bell flowers emerge in spring, usually in April or May, and are followed by small red berries (which are also toxic). These bare root pips are carefully selected and packaged to ensure viability upon arrival.

The growth rate of Lily of the Valley is considered fast, meaning you can expect your planting area to fill in relatively quickly, creating a beautiful carpet of green foliage and fragrant white blooms. It is shipped as dormant bare roots, which is the ideal state for planting in the fall for establishment over winter. This allows the plant to put its energy into developing a strong root system, leading to more vigorous growth and abundant flowering in the following spring. Expect a beautiful display of this white bell flowers perennial.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How deep should I plant the lily of the valley bare roots? A: Plant the bare roots approximately 1-2 inches deep, with the pointed end facing upwards. Ensure good soil contact by gently firming the soil around them after planting.
• Q: What type of soil is best for Lily of the Valley? A: They prefer moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Amending your soil with compost or other organic material before planting is highly recommended for optimal growth and to ensure a healthy easy to grow ground cover.
• Q: How often should I water my Lily of the Valley? A: Keep the soil consistently damp but not soggy. Water more frequently during dry spells, especially during their active growing season in spring and early summer.
• Q: Is Lily of the Valley invasive? A: It can spread easily via rhizomes, so it’s considered vigorous rather than truly invasive. To control its growth and prevent it from overtaking other plants, consider planting it in a contained area or using root barriers.
• Q: When is the best time to plant Lily of the Valley bare roots? A: The best time to plant these bare roots is in the fall, allowing them to establish over the winter for abundant spring blooms and a strong start to the growing season.
• Q: Are these convallaria majalis pips safe for pets? A: No, all parts of the Lily of the Valley plant, including the flowers, leaves, and berries, are toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Handle with care and ensure they are planted in an area inaccessible to curious animals.
• Q: How long will it take for the white bell flowers to bloom? A: If planted in the fall, you can expect blooms the following spring. Established plants will reliably bloom each spring, typically in April or May, depending on your climate.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for Lily of the Valley? A: Lily of the Valley is quite hardy and thrives in USDA Zones 2 through 7, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
• Q: What condition will the bare roots arrive in? A: The lily of the valley bare roots will arrive dormant, which is their natural state for planting. They will be carefully packaged to ensure they are healthy and ready to be planted upon arrival.
• Q: Can I grow Lily of the Valley in containers? A: Yes, you can grow them in containers, especially if you wish to control their spread. Ensure the container has good drainage and is large enough to accommodate their growth.