Snowflake
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
Delivery & Planting Times
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.
Snowflake
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
White bells line arching stems. Snowflake prefers full sun but tolerates some shade and thrives in soil too wet for most other bulbs. In a spot it likes, it can take up permanent residence. Performs well North and South.
Deer and Rodent Proof
| Item # | 6015 |
| Height | 24—28 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Average to wet |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bulb Size |
14cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
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| Bloom Time | Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
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To find the number of bulbs you need, enter the square footage of the planting area in the box below.
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Specifications
White bells line arching stems. Snowflake prefers full sun but tolerates some shade and thrives in soil too wet for most other bulbs. In a spot it likes, it can take up permanent residence. Performs well North and South.
Deer and Rodent Proof
| Item # | 6015 |
| Height | 24—28 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Average to wet |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bulb Size |
14cm+ ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
|
| Bloom Time | Mid |
- early
- mid
- late
When to Plant
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.
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.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 6 inches |
| Spacing | 5 inches apart |
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.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 6 inches |
| Spacing | 5 inches apart |
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