Snowflake. An unusual, bulbous perennial with almost prostrate curled, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, waxy white flowers in early spring. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucojum nicaeense
An unusual, bulbous perennial with almost prostrate curled, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, waxy white flowers in early spring.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Leucojum |
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Species | nicaeense |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Snowflake |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Spread | 5cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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