Leucojum (snowflake)

In the wild Snowflakes are found in damp meadows and on river banks. They are a good choice for a spot where the soil is less than perfectly drained, especially on the edge of pond or stream. It will, however, grow in any good garden soil in sun or light shade but is rarely good in hot dry places. A mulching of compost or decayed manure in autumn every other year will bring more and better flowers. Lift and divide the bulbs in autumn when they become too crowded and more leaves than blooms are produced. Plant 12cm deep, 15cm apart.