Overview
Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Convallaria, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Lily-of-the-valley, also written as lily of the valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. It is native to Europe, Western Asia and Northern Asia.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Convallaria
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, Division in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to swift moth caterpillar
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to grey moulds and leaf spots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant'?
Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' need?
Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' hardy in the UK?
Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Convallaria majalis 'Berlin Giant'?
Seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, Division in autumn.
