- Not all lilies of the valley have white flowers
- List of known species of lily of the valley
- Strongly scented and hardly scented varieties
- Lily of the valley as cut flowers
Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is considered to be the harbinger of spring because of its pretty white flowers and sometimes very strong scent. What is less known is that there are different varieties of lily of the valley. Worth knowing about the types of lily of the valley.
There are also pink-flowering lilies of the valley
Not all lilies of the valley have white flowers
The most well-known is the original form of the lily of the valley, which can be found in forests and valleys. It is called Convallaria majalis.
However, there are also some breeds whose flowers bloom pink. Varieties with double flowers are particularly decorative. The different varieties also differ in the color of their foliage: Depending on the variety, the foliage of lily of the valley can be dark green, medium green or light green in color and have yellow stripes or white edges.
Special cultivated forms have a particularly large number of bell-shaped flowers on one stem. In other species, the flowers are very large or very small.
List of known species of lily of the valley
| variety name | flower color | leaves | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|
| grandiflora | White | green | large flowers, strongly scented |
| Lineata | White | Green, yellow longitudinal stripes | |
| plenary | pink-white | green | double flowers |
| rosea | soft pink | green | small flowers |
| Hitscherberger giant pearl | White | green | long-stalked, many flowers |
| silver confilis | White | Green with silvery leaf margin | very keen to grow |
| Hardwick Hall | White | Dark green with a white leaf margin | |
| Hofheim | White | Green, light leaf margins | Leaf margin yellow at first, then white |
| prolificans | White | green | double flowers |
Strongly scented and hardly scented varieties
If you want to grow lilies of the valley in a pot, you should look out for varieties that are not so strongly scented. The scent of some species, such as 'Grandiflora', is so intense that it can give you a headache.
Lily of the valley as cut flowers
The long-stemmed variety "Hitscherberger Riesenperle" is particularly suitable as a cut flower. If you change the water daily, the flowers will last between four and six days in the vase.
Keep lilies of the valley in a pot or vase where children and pets cannot reach them. Lily of the valley is one of the highly poisonous flowers that can cause severe symptoms of poisoning if consumed.
tips
If you look for lily of the valley bulbs in stores, you will almost exclusively find offers with the designation "Convallaria majalis". If you want to plant special breeds, you will find them in specialized nurseries.