In nature, lily of the valley can often be found in the forest under deciduous trees. They don't get too much sun. The perennial can also be used to green areas where hardly anything else grows. What you should consider when choosing a location.
Lily of the valley do best in a shady spot
The ideal location for lilies of the valley
- Shady to semi-shady
- humus-rich, loose soil
- no waterlogging
- Soil not too dry
It is ideal if the flowers get some sun in the morning and evening. However, the lily of the valley does not tolerate midday sun well.
A favorable location for lilies of the valley is under deciduous trees or shrubs.
Choose location well
Before you plant lilies of the valley in the desired location, think it over carefully. Once in the garden, the spring flowers can hardly be removed.
Even replanting is of little use, because new plants will sprout from even the smallest root remains in the soil.
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If almost no sun falls on the location of the lily of the valley, the flower only develops flowers but no leaves.