summer snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cormlet Propagation,Offsets
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Summer snowflake should be watered fairly regularly during the spring and summer months, when the weather is warm and the plant is actively growing. During this time, water the soil to keep it evenly moist, but be careful to avoid overwatering the plant. During the winter when the plant has entered dormancy, reduce watering to just enough to keep the soil from completely drying out. During periods of mild weather, water very lightly about once a month.
sunlight
Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) is a plant species that thrives best when receiving full sun. Place it in a location that is sunny for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. It's best to place it in direct sunlight in the early morning, from about 8-10 am, then in the late afternoon, from about 3-5 pm. For optimum growth and flowering of the summer snowflake, it is important to provide it with as much sunlight as possible. Do not place it in shaded spots or spots directly behind large shrubs or other large objects.
pruning
Summer snowflake should be pruned in winter, as soon as possible once the foliage begins to die back. This is usually in late autumn or winter, before new growth begins in the spring. Pruning should include deadheading or removing any spent flowers and untidy foliage, so that the clumps of ornamental white or green flowers look more tidy and visually appealing. Be sure not to cut too much back, as this can reduce the flowering for the following year. Also, avoid pruning new growth too much in the spring, as this can reduce the flowering for that season.
