Summer Snowflake Bulbs 'in the green'

Summer Snowflakes
Leucojum aestivum

'In the green’ bulbs are available from late January . It is twice as tall (up to 50cm) as the common Snowdrop and flowers from April to May. The nodding, white flowers are like large Snowdrops. Prefers damp, boggy site in sun or part shade.

More Information:

Other Names : Summer Snowflake, Loddon Lily

Distribution : The native status of this British wild flower has been disputed, but it has certainly existed in the south of England in the wild for many hundreds of years. It is also listed as 'native' by the Botanical Society of the British Isles .

Habitat : It grows in damp soils (can even be boggy) in sun or shade

Description : Perennial. It is twice as tall (20-40cm) as the common Snowdrop and flowers from April to May. The nodding, white flowers are like large Snowdrops.

Wildlife: The flowers are attractive to bees.

Planting Instructions for 'In the Green' Bulbs: The bulbs should be planted as soon as you receive them. They are best planted where they can be left undisturbed. If the earth is frozen solid, then you’ll need to wait until it is crumbly again. If you do need to wait for a couple of days, sink the bulbs in some damp compost in a sheltered place until the soil is crumbly again.

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible upon receipt.

These bulbs were grown in Britain from cultivated stock.