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Mar 12, 2019 · Watering in leucojum bulbs 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.
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Soil. The snowflake, Leucojum, is much larger than its relation the snowdrop. It's easy to grow and multiplies freely in most gardens provided the soil is moist enough. It's been known to withstand flooding and standing water, so it's an ideal choice for bog gardens and pond-side plantings.
After planting, water well so that the soil above the bulbs settles. Leucojum bulbs will flower in the Spring. After the flowers die down, the plant can enjoy a warm rest period. You don't have to water too much during this rest period. Leaves will also die back and start to yellow.
Jun 11, 2021 · Choose a location with full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. If your soil isn't rich in organic matter, work plenty of compost or composted manure into the bed before planting. Sprinkle a small amount of bulb fertilizer over the compost before digging it deep into the soil.
- Jackie Carroll
How to grow Cultivation. Plant dry bulbs, 8 to 10cm deep, in autumn, in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, reliably moist soil in full sun. Propagation. Propagate by seed, sown in autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the leaves have died down.
Oct 5, 2024 · Leucojum prefers consistently moist soil, especially during the growing season. After planting, water the bulbs thoroughly to help them establish roots. During the growing season, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to bulb rot.
Plant finder. Spring snowflake. Common Name: Spring snowflake. Genus: Leucojum. Species: vernum. Skill Level: Beginner. Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. Hardiness: Hardy. Soil type:...
