Keep the bed moist until the transplants are well established, and then reduce watering as needed to avoid soggy soil. Water the lilies of the valley thoroughly when growth resumes in the spring. Keep them evenly moist throughout the growing season in USDA zones 7 to 9.
As they grow taller, mulch the bed with leaf mold to keep their roots cool during the summer months. Feed lily of the valley transplants an all-purpose fertilizer for blooming plants in late spring. Repeat the application in mid- or late summer. Related Articles. In very warm areas, you can wait until November or December for fall division and sprig transplanting.
Although the fall timing is preferred, you can transplant lilies of the valley successfully in February or early March before active spring growth begins. These pretty flowering plants will fill in a shady spot quite nicely.
Here is an article from Hello Canada revealing the flowers in many royal bridal bouquets. Lily of the valley is frequently used, as it is the perfect small white scented flower.
Lily of the valley is easily transplanted if done the right way, and placed in the right location. You can transplant at any time during the growth period successfully, as these plants are very hardy. Lily of the valley has been identified as an invasive plant in some locations. Prior to transplanting check to make sure it is not considered invasive in your area. You can buy Lily of the valley at most garden centres and as well through mail order.
Although readily available for purchase, it is always important to consider the risk if any plant is considered potentially invasive. For us, the Lily of the valley is separate from the garden and growing under the chestnut tree. When I was young we had Lily of the valley growing up against the north side of our house.
This patch of flowers was separated from the garden by lawn. I always thought it a somewhat restricted location, however it was certainly contained in this manner. Lily of the valley spreads by rhizomes, and it is a very prolific spreader. It is a great ground cover if contained. Lily of the Valley pips can be planted individually or en masse, especially if dug up as a clump. You can easily separate the individual pips or plant them together in the clump, just as they have been dug up.
Remember that they spread underground through rhizomes. Some may still grow in the area that you are thinning unless you remove all of the rootlike structures. We transplanted some of the Lily of the valley into pots on our covered deck.
They readily took root and are thriving in the pots. We intend to put them back into the ground in the fall, so that they can safely overwinter in the ground. Lily of the valleys multiply freely and easily via underground rhizome spread. If you must delay planting, the plants can remain in their original packing for days.
Keep them cool but above freezing and out of direct sun. Check for moisture and if dry, add water and pour off the excess. Once you are ready to plant, remove the packing material. Place each pip the pointed bud that produces new leaves and flowering stalks in the planting hole about 1 inch below soil level. Spread the roots out around the pip like the spokes of a wheel.
After covering with soil, firm lightly and water thoroughly. Space pips about 6in apart. It will grow in the sun if soil moisture is consistent, but the foliage may not look its best. Feed lightly in spring, and mulch with compost or well-rotted manure in early fall.
Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! They're so prolific that you may find it necessary to restrict their growth. Lily of the valley do best in USDA zones 3 to 7. They are lovely in containers and as ground cover. Plan on dividing your plants every 3 to 5 years. Examine your existing lily of the valley plants to determine whether they really should be divided.
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