Leucojum
Snowflake
- Height × spread
- 0.2m – 0.7m × 0.2m – 0.3m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 20 species of Leucojum. They all come from bulbs and derive from the middle east, western Europe and the north of Africa. A few of them are found in gardens. They are found for their white bell flowers which dangle from plants that range in height from around 30 cm to a modest 5 cm. The hearty Leucojum vernuum is spring flowering, Leucojum aestivale, summer flowering. Both are robust, and, if well suited are of a spreading disposition. There are a number of other similar forms that are much less well known. This group have recently been modified and some forms now belong to the genus Acis.
- Flower colour
- Green, White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Cone, Round
- Height
- 0.2m – 0.7m
- Spread
- 0.2m – 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Wild flower meadow, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Spring - late · Planting
Divide when too large
When the plant is too large clumps may be divided into two or more pieces. Rhizomes can be cut, whilst small bulbs or offsets are detached. The new plants can be grown in a container or planted in the ground.
Found in
More Leucojum
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
Summer snowflake, Loddon lily
Leucojum aestivum
Summer snowflake, Loddon lily
Leucojum vernum
Spring snowflake
Leucojum vernum var. carpathicum
Spring snowflake
Leucojum vernum var. vagneri
Vagner's spring snowflake