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Snowflake

Small white bells line arching stems. Snowflake prefers full sun but tolerates some shade and thrives in soil that is too wet for most other bulbs. In a spot it likes, it can take up permanent residence. We offer a tall and robust variety named Gravetye Giant.
Deer and Rodent Proof

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Quantity	Price per bulb
25 to 75	$ 0.96
100 to 475	$ 0.69
500 to 4975	$ 0.67
5000 or more	$ 0.65

Specifications
Design Criteria
Planting Guide
When to Plant
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Item #	6015
Botanical Name	Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
Synonym	Summer Snowflake
Bulb Size	14cm+
Catalog Page (2019)	132

Flower Color	White
Bloom Time	Mid
Height	24-28 inches
Sunlight	Full or Part
Soil	Average to wet
Resistant to Deer	✓
Resistant to Rodents	✓
Good for Naturalizing	✓
Good for the South	✓

Depth of Planting Hole	6 inches
Spacing	5 inches apart
Density	4 per sq. ft.

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Planting Instructions

Full sun or partial shade and soil that does not dry out entirely in summer. In the wild, snowflakes are found in damp meadows and on river banks, so they are a good choice for a spot where the soil is less than perfectly drained. Bulbs are slow to go dormant in summer; wait to cut back until the leaves have yellowed.

Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.

Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.

The amaryllis are the last bulbs to arrive in the Colorblends warehouse. They are typically available for delivery toward the end of October. They can be planted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for several weeks. Please note: Amaryllis bulbs may start growing before they are potted. If you decide to delay planting, open the bag(s) and set the bulbs on their roots so that the flower stems can grow straight up. And don't forget to mark your calendar or set a reminder to pot the bulbs.

Paperwhites can be potted upon receipt. They can also be stored in a cool, dry location for many weeks. Many people pot their bulbs in batches, one after the next, to keep the fragrance coming. It's not unusual for paperwhites to begin to sprout while in storage. The shoots emerge an inch or two and then stop, as though the bulbs realize they are getting ahead of themselves. The shoots often curl around the bulbs, pointing opposite gravity. After the bulbs are potted, the shoots straighten up.