When and why do you do it?

Cut the lily of the valley

• Cut off dead inflorescences
• Never cut back leaves
• Plant residues on the compost or in the garbage can
• Wear gloves when cutting or picking

Cut faded lilies of the valley

Basically, you don't need to cut lilies of the valley at all. There is, however, a good reason to cut off faded inflorescences.

They develop from them red berrieswhich on the one hand are very poisonous and in which the seeds form on the other. If the inflorescence is not cut, they will mature Seeds and later spread throughout the garden via birds.

Wear gloves to be on the safe side when cutting lilies of the valley. Even the flowers are poisonous. The sap that escapes from pruning can cause allergic reactions even if it comes into contact with the skin. After caring for lilies of the valley, you should wash your hands well.

Never cut back leaves

The leaves of the lily of the valley pull themselves in in autumn. Don't prune them unless you want to remove the spring flower from the garden.

In summer, the lily of the valley absorbs new nutrients through the leaves, which are stored in the underground rhizomes.

Even if the lily of the valley leaves don't look so beautiful as the year progresses, it's better to leave them on the plant.

Cut the lilies of the valley for the vase

Lilies of the valley are often cut as spring bouquets or for flower arrangements or picked on the go.

Even if it is read frequently, the picking is in the outdoors Not banned in Germany as long as there are a few stems.

But consider the toxicity of the spring flower. Your toxins will move into the water in the vase. Throw it away immediately when the flowers have faded. Be careful not to let children accidentally drink it.