Leucojum Aestivum

🌼 Leucojum aestivum (5 bulbs) – White bells and natural grace ✨ Offered by Van Noort

Also called "summer snowdrop" , Leucojum aestivum is a delicate bulbous plant that charms with its hanging white flowers and its elegant bell-like appearance.
Its drop-shaped flowers , punctuated with small green dots on the petals, rise above soft, fine foliage, offering an airy, light and natural spectacle.
Spring flowering , slender habit, perfect for wild gardens , shady borders or cool meadows .
Very hardy, easy to naturalize , it likes humid or semi-shaded areas, where it returns faithfully each year.
A bulb that is both simple and refined, which brings freshness and lightness to the garden. 🥰

🌱 Variety characteristics

📏 Height : 30 to 40 cm
☀️ Exposure : Partial shade to mild sun
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water needs : Moderate to high (likes humidity in spring)
📍 Ideal soil : Rich, fresh, well-drained but not dry
📦 Quantity : 5 bulbs

🌼 Planting and cultivation of Leucojum aestivum

🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the first frosts.

🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for shady borders , cool undergrowth , damp banks , or natural-looking gardens . It spreads slowly in clumps.

🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Possible in a fresh, partially shaded pot , with regular watering in spring. Use a deep container to leave room for the roots.

🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 12 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 10 to 15 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Regular during the growing season, keep the soil cool

💡 Gardener's tip : Combine it with hostas , ferns , wood anemones or spring ragworts for a fresh and elegant scene in partial shade.

🌿 Maintenance of Leucojum aestivum

💦 Watering : Necessary in spring, unnecessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : Light organic application in autumn or late winter
✂️ Pruning : Allow the foliage to yellow naturally before cutting.
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy

💡 Why choose Leucojum aestivum?

✅ Fine, hanging white flowers , natural and elegant
✅ Likes cool areas , ideal in partial shade or moist soil
✅ Very rustic , perfect for naturalizing in undergrowth
✅ Perfect for natural borders , fresh meadows or wild gardens

✨ Offer softness, lightness and spring freshness with Leucojum aestivum , offered by Van Noort — a peaceful, graceful and natural flowering. ✨

🌿 Combine with undergrowth plants, small early bulbs or soft foliage for a poetic and peaceful atmosphere. 😊