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