Smilacina racemosa

Upright, rhizome-forming.

The deciduous leaves of the Lily-of-the-valley are medium green, pinnate.

Smilacina racemosa forms star-shaped, white flowers arranged in panicles from May. These exude a light fragrance.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Lily-of-the-valley has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Tubs, cutting, rock garden, cottage garden, woodland edge, undergrowth, shade

Smilacina racemosa is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

The Lily-of-the-valley sets beautiful accents together with:
Glossy Shield Fern, Monkshood, Small Pipe Grass.

Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Cut back: In the period from September to October.