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- Find a location where the soil drains well. Dig holes and plant the bulbs 4" deep and 4" apart, with the pointed tops facing upwards. Water thoroughly, soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs without air pockets. How to Grow Water as needed during active growth periods, supplying about 1” of moisture per week.
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Mar 12, 2019 · 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.
Jun 11, 2021 · Despite the name, summer snowflake bulbs (Leucojum aestivum) bloom in mid to late spring in most areas, just a couple of weeks after the spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum). Both bulbs have grass-like foliage and dainty, fragrant drooping bells.
- Jackie Carroll
Leucojum, or Giant Snowflakes, make their grand debut in the spring with multiple nodding, snow-white, bell-shaped blooms festooned with green accents dangling from each long stem. The blizzarding blossoms are enhanced by mounds of dark green, grassy foliage and look fabulous when combined with late-season Tulips.
Leucojum aestivum, summer snowflake. Grows 18 to 24 inches (45-61cm) tall; bears dainty stems of 3 to 8 bell-shaped 1-inch wide white flowers with a green spot on each tepal; blooms in spring despite common name summer snowflake.
Nov 26, 2023 · It is best to grow Summer Snowflake and other Leucojum members from bulbs outdoors. The bulbs should be burried at a depth of 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches) at the end of autumn. Leucojum can grow in either a sunny or partly shaded area of the garden, and like a dampish woodland like soil.
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.
