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.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Leucojum |
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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 | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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