Leucojum aestivum

Leucojum aestivum growing herbaceous geophyte of the genus Leucojum also known as Summer snowflake, Leucojum aestivum perennial deciduous plant, also used as ornamental cut flower and fragrant plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and grow in hardiness zone 3-9.

Leaves color green in linear shape grow in rosette structure

Leucojum aestivum flower

Flower fragrant, color white in bell shape, flowers grow on stems.

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Requirements for Leucojum aestivum growing and care:

Moist soil, rich soil, well-drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb/ Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Autumn / Winter

Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs

Pruning season:
Summer / Autumn

How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems

Size of the plant?
20-50cm, 8-20 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Spring to early summer

General information about the flower:
Bell shape flowers and fragrant in white color white, flowers grow on stems

Scientific name:

Leucojum aestivum