Spring Snowflake. A bulbous perennial with erect, narrow dark green leaves, pretty bell-shaped white flowers with green tips in early spring. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucojum vernum
A bulbous perennial with erect, narrow dark green leaves, pretty bell-shaped white flowers with green tips in early spring.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Leucojum |
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Species | vernum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Spring Snowflake |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 20cm, 30cm |
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
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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