Leucojum aestivum
summer snowflake bulbs
This tough and easy to grow perennial looks great when allowed to naturalise throughout mixed borders, but as it loves a touch...
15 × bulbs
£9.99
£0.67 each
available to order from autumn
45 × bulbs
£27.00
£0.60 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
This tough and easy to grow perennial looks great when allowed to naturalise throughout mixed borders, but as it loves a touch of moisture, it also does well when planted in drifts around the upper edges of a pond. The bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, held in small clusters at the tips of the upright stems - and they look a little like giant-sized snowdrops. Get close to them though and you may detect a delicate chocolate-like perfume.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for Leucojum aestivum:
Plant bulbs in autumn 10cm deep and 8-10cm apart. Allow the plant to die back completely before clearing away the foliage.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
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