- Botanical name: Convallaria majalis 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold'
- Common name: Lily of the valley
- Family: Convallariaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
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 ‘Vic Pawlowski’s Gold’ has unusual cream-striped leaves and larger-than-average cream-white flowers. It works well when grown at the front of a shady border or beneath shrubs, and makes an excellent cut flower.
How to grow Convallaria 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold'
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Plant size
30cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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Convallaria 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' and wildlife
Convallaria 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Convallaria 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' poisonous?
Convallaria 'Vic Pawlowski's Gold' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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