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Buy Convallaria majalis var. rosea

Also Known As

Convallaria majalis 'Rosea'
Convallaria majalis rosea
Pink Lily of the Valley
Pink Lily of the Valley

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-10"
W: 12"-40"

planting zones

2a-9b

3.5" | $13

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Convallaria majalis var. rosea plant details

Convallaria majalis var. rosea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Convallaria majalis var. rosea

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 40 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, houseplant, toxic, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Convallaria majalis var. rosea

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Convallaria majalis 'Rosea' is an uncommon cultivar with pale pink (rather than white), waxy, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. The foliage is upright and elliptic. Lily-of-the-valley’s spreading habit makes it a useful ground cover under deciduous trees or in areas with partial sun or shade. The fragrance is one of those classics for spring. An early spring pollen source for native bees. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A very appealing old-fashioned favorite in a very pretty dusty-pink form, mix the satiny green leaves of this exuberant spreader with ferns in the shade garden and enjoy its stalks of deliciously fragrant nodding pink bells in spring. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

These flowering-size pips bloom in soft pink, while infusing the air with the same fresh perfume you love from classic white lily of the valley. Recently developed and grown by only a handful of flower farmers, the pink pips are admittedly a bit pricey. A gardening friend shared a trick - plant both white and pink. The white stretches your dollar and the pink provides a delightful accent. Both can move into the landscape after providing a much needed spring-pick-me-up indoors.

By: Leafari

This is the Queen of the cottage garden. This is a rare, specimen plant that will make your gardening friends envious! Same great, memorable fragrance as the common white blooming Lily of the Valley. If you’ve never smelled the fragrance of lily of the valley, you’re in for a treat. Give some of these easy-to-grow flowers a try!