Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

Delicate lilies of the valley herald the beginning of spring, are perceived as a symbol of light and purity. But few people know that there are different types of this flower. There are multi-colored and even terry varieties.

Albostriata

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

A variety with showy leaves and fragrant cream-white flowers. The inflorescences are drooping, and the lily of the valley does not bloom very abundantly. However, this species is distinguished by variegated foliage. The deep green large pointed leaves have thin creamy veins. Therefore, the plant pleases not only before flowering, but also after it.

The lily of the valley grows to a height of about 25 cm. The bright bushes will look especially impressive in the semi-shady corners of the garden, and it can also be planted next to other shrubs. But the soil must be fertile. The plant is hardy and does not require shelter.

Convallaria rosea

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

This species can reach a height of 30 cm. The lily of the valley has small pale pink bell-shaped flowers. Up to 14 buds can be located on one brush. Depending on the place of growth, it manifests its characteristics in different ways. In partial shade, the “blush” will appear better, and under the bright sun, the flowers fade and become pale pink.

Foliage of a standard oblong shape of a monochromatic emerald color. The plant is unpretentious in care, but it grows slowly. However, it grows faster in loose soil.

Golden slippers

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

Has standard white bell-shaped flowers. There are 8-12 buds on the tassel. The main feature of this variety is its foliage. In spring it is yellow, and towards the end of the season it changes its color to light green. In shape, the leaves are long, wide, rounded with pointed ends.

Lily of the valley prefers to grow in partial shade or in the shade, but it will also take root well in the sun. The main condition for good growth is fertile and moist soil, but without stagnant water.

Aureovariegata

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

Another variety of lily of the valley that has colored veins on its leaves. But unlike Albistratia and Vic Pawlowski’s Gold species, Aureovariegata does not have the rare cream or golden veins.

The leaves are tall, wide enough and elongated, twisted into a small tube, their color is bright green. The veins are often located on them and have a rich yellow tint.

With good lighting, the variety also blooms profusely. The flowers are fragrant, white, about 10-15 per branch. The plant reaches a height of 25 cm. It does not require special care and grows very quickly.

Flore Plena

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

A rare and very beautiful lily of the valley. Its main decoration is unusual inflorescences, consisting of 10-12 large double flowers with a double corolla.

The three lower snow-white petals are more elongated. The rest of the white petals are much smaller, have a rounded shape, their centers are green with yellow veins. The foliage of this species is standard, oblong, emerald in color. The plant reaches a height of only 15 cm.

Vic Pawlowski’s Gold

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

This species has beautiful elongated dark green leaves with wide golden or cream stripes along the entire length. Moreover, they are located much more often than in the Albistratia variety. However, a beautiful pattern on the foliage is preserved only in the presence of good lighting; in the shade, the leaves turn green.

The buds are more standard. They are collected on a branch in several pieces and painted white. Plant height can reach 20-30 cm. It is unpretentious in care, but grows slowly. It is quite frost-resistant, and therefore it is possible not to cover it for the winter.

aura

Time to plant lilies of the valley: 7 varieties that will surprise you with their unusual look and aroma in spring

Another variety with yellow leaves, which significantly distinguishes such a plant from the rest. But unlike Golden Slippers, Aurea has more golden foliage. On some leaf plates, the green color remains only in the form of thin stripes, while the rest is painted in milky yellow tones.

The flowers are dull and inconspicuous, white in color, there are no more than 10 of them on a branch. The plant reaches a height of 20 cm. This type of lily of the valley will grow well in a shaded place on a fairly fertile soil. It is quite frost-resistant, therefore, it does not need to be covered for the winter.

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