Snowflake. A slender, bulbous perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and bell-shaped white flowers with red-tinged bases from late summer to early autumn. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucojum autumnale
A slender, bulbous perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and bell-shaped white flowers with red-tinged bases from late summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Leucojum |
|---|---|
| Species | autumnale |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Snowflake |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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