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Lily-of-the-Valley; So Sweet and Gentle.

On October 23, 2018   /   Blog   /   2 Comments
Tags: Blue Mountains, Convallaria, Garxening, lilies, lily-of-the-valley
Lily-of-the-Valley; So Sweet and Gentle.

Lily-of-the-valley (convallaria) is surely the most ethereal of the spring flowering bulbs, with a delicate fragrance.  The botanical name is from convallis, which is Latin for valley. It thrives in a cool, semi shaded position.  Here is some cultivation advice published in 1930, but which is just as relevant

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