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Lily-of-the-valley Shrub
A splendid, small, variegated, evergreen shrub with bright red, young leaves which develop silvery-white edges, contrasting beautifully with the older leaves. Perfect for a shady shrub border with well-drained, acid soil, a patio or courtyard garden, clusters of pretty, white flowers, resembling lily-of-the-valley, appear in mid- and late spring.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: April and MayFlower colour: whiteOther features: bright red, young leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Add composted pine needles or peat when planting. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of composted pine needles or peat each year around the base of the plant in early spring Remove the faded flower heads in late spring along with any frost-damaged foliageGoes well with: Enkianthus campanulatus, Acer palmatum 'Garnet', Cyclamen hederifolium f. albiflorum, Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', Dryopteris filix-mas |
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