I know this is just a weed but has anyone in Christchurch and Lily of the Valley to get rid of. ? I love the plant but haven't had any for years.
imagine4,
Jan 21, 5:58pm
I didn't no it was a weed. have a few in my garden Your talking about the shrub?
maclad,
Jan 21, 10:20pm
I think the OP is referring to Convalaris major which is basically a ground cover plant and sends up lovely smelling flower stems in ?early spring? Seems it prefers cooler climates and that is why it becomes a problem in areas like Chch.
coastalskipper,
Jan 23, 1:29am
Sorry not to have answered before. Yes Maclad that is the one I am asking about. One time everybody had it growing in their gardens and I would love to have some.
herc18,
Jan 23, 12:51pm
I've got some in Nelson, I have even grown it in a pot and it flowers, doesn't spread much here. Surely someone in CC has it?
laspaz,
Jan 23, 1:05pm
OMG don't do it, he's just a child for crying out loud!
shanreagh,
Jan 23, 1:36pm
The botanical name is Convallaria majalis. See Wikipedia link for growing conditions. if you found a cooler spot you might be able to grow it. Never had much luck growing it in either HB or Wellington so not much experience of it taking over things - the contrary actually it seemed to be quite a 'shy' plant that had to have conditions just right.
just pulling heaps out at mine. welcome to any. north beach
coastalskipper,
Jan 23, 4:05pm
I would love some but husband won't be home with the car until at least 4.00p.m. How can I get in touch with you?
sinclairsouth,
Jan 23, 7:35pm
I've got a lot of it here too but am in Invercargill otherwise you would be more than welcome. I also have the lily of the valley with the pink flowers which I keep in a couple of big pots so it doesn't get pulled out of the garden by mistake.
crissy21,
Jan 24, 7:25pm
THREE 88 two three 5 one
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