Summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) — Bulbs, size 8/9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between summer snowflakes and snowdrops? The summer snowflake is taller, 40 to 50 cm, and carries several bells per stem, each with six equal petals tipped with green, whereas the snowdrop has only one flower per stem.
Where to plant summer snowflakes? In sun or partial shade, in cool or even moist soil: it thrives at the edge of a pond or a ditch, or in a meadow.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
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The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🤍 White bells tipped with green • 🌿 40 to 50 cm stems • 🌤️ Blooms in April–May • 💧 Likes moist soil • 🐝 Bee-friendly • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in clumps • 📏 Bulb size 8/9
Despite its name, the summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum) bears clusters of three to seven nodding white bells in spring, each of their six petals marked with a green dot, atop 40 to 50 cm stems. The species is native to Europe (France, Italy, the United Kingdom), where it grows in damp meadows and along riverbanks.
It blooms in April and May, just after the snowdrops, and forms clumps that grow fuller year after year. Among our flower bulbs, it is one of the few that thrive in cool, even moist soil, where other bulbs would rot.
How many bulbs should you choose?
Summer snowflakes make the biggest impact when planted in groups: allow about 40 bulbs per square meter, or 8 to 10 bulbs in a pot 25 cm in diameter.
- 40 bulbs: about 1 m², or three to four large pots on a terrace.
- 80 bulbs: about 2 m², for the edge of a pond or a moist border.
- 160 bulbs: about 4 m², for handsome white clumps beneath trees or in a meadow.
- 320 bulbs: about 8 m², for a large spring drift that will spread year after year.
The larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 320-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 40-bulb pack.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms in April and May.
- Exposure: sun or partial shade; it also blooms beneath deciduous trees.
- Depth: 10 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 10 to 15 cm between bulbs in the ground; closer together in pots.
- Soil type: moist to wet, even clay; it tolerates waterlogged soil in winter.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C in the ground, without protection.
Plant it at the edge of a pond or a ditch, or in the dampest corner of the garden: that is where it forms the finest clumps.
Watering & care
In the ground, rain is enough in moist soil. In pots, check the moisture with the finger test: the potting mix should stay slightly moist in spring.
- Watering: moderate — at planting, then in pots whenever the potting mix dries on the surface, from the emergence of the leaves until the end of flowering.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: no need to cut them off; the clumps spread on their own.
- After flowering: leave the leaves in place to turn yellow until June; they replenish the bulb for the following year.
In lawns, wait until the leaves have turned yellow before the first mow: the clumps will come back fuller the following year.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Its white bells brighten cool, partly shaded corners, like the plants in our guide to shade balcony plants.
- For back-to-back white blooms, plant it with the Giant snowdrop — it opens the season from January to March, then the summer snowflake takes over in April with taller flowers.
- For a blue and white woodland, pair it with the English bluebell — their bells open at the same time, at the same height, and both love cool, moist spots.
- For an all-white bed, mix it with Narcissus 'Thalia' — its fragrant white flowers bloom in April, at a similar height.
- To dress the base of the clumps, plant Carex 'Ice Dance' around them — its evergreen, cream-edged leaves echo the white flowers and hide the yellowing foliage.
- For a terrace version, plant 8 to 10 bulbs in the Elho Greenville Round foliage-green pot in the Ø25 cm size — the deep green makes the white bells stand out.
In a vase, a few stems cut when the first bells open will last about a week.
Verdeia tips
- Plant as soon as they arrive: summer snowflake bulbs dislike staying out of the ground for long; plant them within a few days of delivery.
- Divide overcrowded clumps: every four or five years, lift them once the foliage has yellowed, separate the bulbs and replant them straight away to extend the planting.
- Count on its hardiness: it withstands -25 °C without protection and blooms even after a very wet winter, like the most reliable cold-hardy plants.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Leucojum aestivum
- Common name: Summer snowflake, Loddon lily
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Origin: species native to Europe (France, Italy, the United Kingdom)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 8/9 (8 to 9 cm in circumference), in packs of 40, 80, 160 or 320
- Flowering height: 40 to 50 cm
- Flowering: April to May, white bells tipped with green
- Planting: September to November, 10 cm deep
- Exposure: sun or partial shade
- Watering: moderate, moist soil
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C
- Soil type: moist to wet, tolerates clay
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year
- Pollinator-friendly: feeds bees in spring
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems)
- Decorative style: Natural garden / Pondside / Country garden
Each bulb is unique: flowering time and the number of bells per stem naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
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What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
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Can I return a plant?
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