Leucojum

Leucojum

Leucojum, the so-called Snowflakes, is a very small genus of bulbs from Europe, related to snowdrops, Galanthus, but differing in having six equal sized petals. The genus now consists of only a very few species, as the dwarf species with solid (not hollow) flower stems, narrow foliage and unmarked flowers, have been restored to their original genus, Acis (which see)

Leucojum are offered only during their dormant season in the autumn, when they are sent damp packed and leaf-dormant.

L. vernum is best grown in the garden in a damp, humus-rich soil in light shade. They are best not planted in full sun.



Order from Autumn list only

Leucojum vernum Podpolozje

Leucojum vernum Podpolozje

This combines the yellow-tipped habit of carpathicum with the robust stature and twin-flowered habit of vagneri, the best of both worlds.

Be warned that it can revert to green after replanting and in soils high in Magnesium it may stay green.

A superb plant for a damp, well-drained spot in light shade. Avoid growing it in sunshine where narcissus fly will soon find it, indeed this applies to all vernum forms and other large Leucojum as well as Narcissus.

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Leucojum vernum Podpolozjeleuverpod £7.00

Leucojum vernum vagneri

Leucojum vernum vagneri

A robust cultivar which carries two or more (green-tipped) flowers per scape (usually only one in vernum).

As well as larger, more robust growths, this also has larger flowers. It does well in the garden, in a humus enriched soil in light shade and makes a nice, well-mannered clump in a reasonable time.

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Leucojum vernum vagnerileuvervag £7.00
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Leucojum vernum vernum

Nursery grown stock of typical vernum. Almost all have one flower per bulb with the typical green apical markings on each of the 6 petals.

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£5.00