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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
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.
Jun 11, 2021 · Water the plants deeply and thoroughly when rainfall is less than 2 inches per week. Keep up the watering schedule as long as the plant is growing. Snails and slugs love to dine on snowflakes.
- Jackie Carroll
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.
Water as needed during active growth periods, supplying about 1” of moisture per week. Leave the foliage in place after blooming has finished for the season. The leaves will gather sunlight to create food through photosynthesis, strengthening the plant for the future.
It is an easy-to-grow plant that multiplies freely in most gardens provided the soil is moist enough. Plants have been known to withstand flooding and standing water, and it is an ideal...
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Leucojum are bulbous perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and umbels of bell-shaped white, rarely pink flowers, each tepal often tipped with green. Name status. Correct. Plant range C & E Europe
