How Do You Transplant Lily Of The Valley?
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria magalis) grows to 6 inches high, producing delicate, white, bell-shaped flowers along a curved stem. Blooming in late spring, this fragrant flower appears delicate but thrives in nearly any soil and grows in shaded areas where few other plants survive. Left to naturalize, Lily of the Valley spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes sending up new shoots several inches away. Dividing and transplanting them in new soil requires little work and often produces improved blooming. Transplant Lily of the Valley in late summer or early fall. Although they can be transplanted successfully anytime after blooming, fall transplanting produces hardier plants and increases next year’s blooms. Select a location in a shady or partially shady area. Even though Lily of the Valley survives in nearly any lighting, blooms are more abundant when planted in a shady location. Early morning sunlight is fine, but avoid areas that receive direct sunlight for more than a few hou
