Convallaria majalis 'Bordeaux'
Convallaria majalis 'Bordeaux' is an improved version of the old-fashioned lily-of-the-valley with larger and more plentiful flowers.
Description:
Convallaria majalis 'Bordeaux' is an improved version of the old-fashioned lily-of-the-valley with larger and more plentiful flowers. The bell-shaped flowers are pure white and held on stems that rise above the foliage rather than between them. The foliage is more rounded and darker green. Blooms last for several weeks and are highly fragrant. Tiny orange berries follow the flowers. This is a tough, vigorous ground cover. Plant under deciduous trees or in areas with partial sun or shade. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley
Family: Convallariaceae (The Lily of the Valley Family)
Zone Hardiness: 2-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry shady woodland, usually on calcareous soils and especially in ash woodlands.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - North Central and Eastern Asia
Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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