Convallaria majalis ‘Bordeaux’
Convallaria majalis 'Bordeaux' is an improved ily-of-the-valley with larger and more plentiful fragrant white flowers.
Convallaria majalis ‘Bordeaux’ is an improved version of the old-fashioned lily-of-the-valley with larger and more plentiful creamy-white flowers. The bell-shaped flowers are pure white and held on stems that rise above the foliage rather than between them. The foliage is more rounded and darker green. Blooms last for several weeks and are highly fragrant. Tiny orange berries follow the flowers. This is a tough, vigorous ground cover. Plant under deciduous trees or in areas with partial sun or shade. An early spring pollen source for native bees. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley
Family: Convallariaceae (The Lily of the Valley Family)
Zone Hardiness: 2-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Orange
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry shady woodland, usually on calcareous soils and especially in ash woodlands.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia, North Central and Eastern Asia
