About
Speirantha gardenii, the false lily of the valley, is a rhizomatous perennial to 25 cm producing a mound of lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. A rewarding and ornamental ground-cover perennial for a shaded, moist, well-drained position.
About the genus
Speirantha gardenii is a rhizomatous perennial producing lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers in spring. A rewarding ground-cover plant for a shaded, moist, well-drained position.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toChina
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered position in full or partial shade in leafy, well-drained soil
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free