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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.
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.
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.
Oct 5, 2024 · Leucojum thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil that stays moist. Unlike many other bulbs, Leucojum can tolerate and even thrive in damp areas, making it an excellent choice for planting near ponds, streams, or in areas with heavy, moisture-retentive soil.
In the wild, leucojum grows at the edge of woodlands where the soil is moist and the plants are lightly shaded. This makes it well-suited to shade gardens and woodland gardens, as well as wildflower meadows. Over time, leucojum bulbs will form a grassy clump of foliage that stands about 18” tall.
Spring snowflake, Leucojum vernum, flowering in the snow. Where to plant Leucojum. Plant Leucojum in full or light shade. Grow Leucojum in any moist, humus-rich but well-drained soil. Small species such as Leucojum autumnale can be planted in a rock garden or bulb frame.
