Convallaria majalis 'Hofheim'
Convallaria majalis 'Hofheim' is a rare form with gold to light green edged leaves, sometimes with extra stripes.
Description:
Convallaria majalis 'Hofheim' is a rare form of the classic lily-of-the-valley with the typical waxy, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers held above gold to light green edged leaves, sometimes with extra stripes further into the leaf blade. The foliage provides interest long after the flowers have finished. Lily-of-the-valley’s spreading habit makes it a useful ground cover under deciduous trees or in areas with partial sun or shade. The fragrance is a classic for the spring garden.
Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Convallariaceae (The Lily of the Valley Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
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: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
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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