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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.
Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets. H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5) H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1) : hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
Leucojum vernum (Spring Snowflake) Flowering in late winter to early spring, the Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) generally appears simultaneously as the snowdrops (Galanthus). Each flower stem usually carries a solitary, lightly scented flower, white with green spots on its tepals, and rises above elongated, strap-shaped, glossy green leaves.
Plant finder. Spring snowflake. Common Name: Spring snowflake. Genus: Leucojum. Species: vernum. Skill Level: Beginner. Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade. Hardiness: Hardy. Soil type:...
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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.