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It's been known to withstand flooding and standing water, so it's an ideal choice for bog gardens and pond-side plantings. 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.
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Order plants in March from mail-order suppliers. Bulbs will be delivered bearing roots and leafy shoots.
Prepare the soil well and fork in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure. Plant bulbs as soon as they're delivered so just their green tips sit above soil level.
Firm soil round each bulb and then water thoroughly to settle the soil. Even with leaves these small bulbs are prone to drying out, so continue to water each week if conditions are dry. Depending on the variety and when you plant them, your snowflakes may flower in their first year of planting. Allow the bulb foliage die down naturally in summer, p...
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Giant Snowflakes are remarkably easy to grow and flourish in various light conditions, ranging from full sun to partial shade to dappled shade. These beauties are super easy to site and please, requiring little more than well-drained soil, as they will not thrive in soggy soil or standing water.
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.
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.
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.
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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. Large species such as Leucojum aestivum are excellent in a border or near water or naturalized in grass or a meadow.
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