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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, bears arching racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers with an extremely strong fragrance, from late spring. Plants spread quickly in shady positions, making it an excellent choice for a woodland garden or shady borders.

Convallaria majalis ‘Fernwood's Golden Slippers’ has attractive golden-green leaves, particularly in early spring, which perfectly complement its white flowers.

Grow Convallaria majalis ‘Fernwood's Golden Slippers’ at the front of a shady border or beneath shrubs. It makes an excellent cut flower.

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Convallaria ‘Fernwood golden slippers’ and wildlife

Convallaria ‘Fernwood golden slippers’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Convallaria ‘Fernwood golden slippers’ poisonous?

Convallaria ‘Fernwood golden slippers’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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