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.
Additional information
| Generic | Leucojum |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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