About
Leucojum hiemale, the winter snowflake, is a small, winter-flowering bulb producing the characteristic narrow leaves and nodding, bell-shaped, white, green-tipped flowers of the genus very early in the season. A delicate and rewarding bulb for a sunny, very well-drained border or alpine trough.
About the genus
Leucojum, the snowflakes, are bulbous perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and umbels of nodding, bell-shaped white flowers, each tepal often tipped with green, in autumn, winter or spring. Hardy and rewarding bulbs for moist, sheltered borders and pond margins.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.