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- Leucojum, also known as snowflakes, are much loved for their pendant bell-shaped flowers. They are very hardy and need plenty of moisture so plant in full sun or semi-shade in a site which does not dry out excessively in the summer.
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Mar 12, 2019 · Allow the bulb foliage die down naturally in summer, providing the bulbs with the energy they need to flower the following year. Discover how to plant pretty snowflakes (Leucojum) for spring flowers, using our easy practical guide, from the experts at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Leucojum aestivum is a lovely snowflake, bearing dark green leaves and wide white flowers with green markings. Grow Leucojum aestivum in moist soil in sun to partial shade. Allow to self seed naturally and let the foliage die down full after flowering.
Sun and Shade: Leucojum will grow and bloom in sun or partial shade. Hardiness Zone: The bulbs are winter hardy in growing zones 4-8. Soil Conditions: Leucojum is not fussy about soil conditions and will tolerate acidic, neutral or alkaline soils.
Leucojum, also known as snowflakes, are much loved for their pendant bell-shaped flowers. They are very hardy and need plenty of moisture so plant in full sun or semi-shade in a site which does not dry out excessively in the summer. Their flowers are absolutely charming in a low vase.
Planting and Growing Leucojum. Plant dormant bulbs of L. autumnale in late summer. Plant other varieties in early autumn. Plant around 4in (10cm) deep, in any moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. L. autumnale needs sunny, sheltered position. Others varieties grow best in partial shade.
Easily grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Lovely in beds, borders, rock gardens, under shrubs, or massed under trees. Spectacular in large sweeping drifts. Deer and rabbit resistant. Mixes beautifully with other spring flowering bulbs.
Plant finder. Spring snowflake. Common Name: Spring snowflake. Genus: Leucojum. Species: vernum. Skill Level: Beginner. Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. Hardiness: Hardy. Soil type:...