Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Snowflakes are bulbous plants in the Amaryllis family. They resemble snowdrops, but show apparent differences. Flowers are bell shaped and are white, with green or yellow markings on all petals. They also have strap like foliage. They are much taller than snowdrops and produce clumps very reliably. They will grow in sun or partial shade, although naturally grows on the edges of woodlands. Leucojum aestivum is the Summer Snowflake, although it actually flowers towards mid to end of spring. It is a tall species, ranging between 60-90 cm depending on the cultivar.

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plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Summer Snowflake

Latin name

Leucojum aestivum

type

Bulb

family

Amaryllidaceae

ph

5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant
When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Summer Snowflake is 0.10meters x 0.60meters

0.10 M 0.60 M

Leucojum aestivum

Planting Season (Autumn)

From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn

Plant bulbs in the autumn, in a moist but well drained soil, around 10-12 cm deep.

Flowering Season (Spring/Summer)

From Early Spring TO Early Summer

For Leucojum aestivum or Leucojum vernum bulbs planted in the autumm, flowers will be produced the following spring or early summer (depending on which species) and will have white flowers with green tips.

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