Géant de Fortin lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis 'Géant de Fortin'
RHS AGM 2014
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry or moist or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Géant de Fortin' lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis 'Géant de Fortin') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland settings, and cut flower use. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to wet, loamy or clay soil. It grows slowly and has fragrant blooms. It also tolerates drought once settled. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Snake Eyes hosta, Interrupted fern, and Glory-of-the-snow.