Leucojum vernum
"Spring snowflakes"
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Description
Leucojum vernum has similar looks to that of the snowdrop, which often leads to the two being confused. But when you grow Leucojum bulbs yourself you’ll see they’re actually very different. Leucojum vernum are also known as "Spring Snowflake", the pendulous snowy-white open flowers are formed of delicately pointed petals, each tipped with a fresh green dot. Leucojum vernum has all the daintiness of the snowdrop, but it’s much taller and substantial (growing to around 30cm) and flowers later in the spring – normally around March or April.
Leucojum vernum are very easy to grow and flower for many weeks. They’re totally non-fussy and will grow well in most conditions, but they particularly like being in a sunny spot. Each year, they naturalise to produce a bigger and better clump with more flowering stems each time, so once you’ve planted the bulbs you can enjoy their cheerful appearance year after year. The beautiful display Leucojum vernum produces is so pretty and reliable, it has won a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, which is always a good sign that you’re choosing a plant that won’t disappoint!
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Leucojum vernum
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Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
7/8
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
90 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Leucojum vernum bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Spring snowflakes" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Leucojum vernum bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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