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Acis autumnalis (Autumn snowflake)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acis autumnalis
Other names
Autumn snowflake, Leucojum autumnale
Genus
Leucojum Leucojum
Species
A. autumnalis - A. autumnalis is a narrow, bulbous perennial with erect, slender, linear, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn with or before the leaves emerge, dark brown stems bearing bell-shaped, white flowers, flushed red at the base.
Acis autumnalis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Do not cut back leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Acis autumnalis (Autumn snowflake) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant dry bulbs in autumn in moist but free-draining, or free-draining soil in full sun. Sharp sand dug into the site will benefit drainage. Bulbs should be planted 8 to 10 cm deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Acis autumnalis
Other names
Autumn snowflake, Leucojum autumnale
Genus
Leucojum Leucojum
Species
A. autumnalis - A. autumnalis is a narrow, bulbous perennial with erect, slender, linear, dark green leaves and, in late summer and early autumn with or before the leaves emerge, dark brown stems bearing bell-shaped, white flowers, flushed red at the base.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Do not cut back leaves until they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Acis autumnalis (Autumn snowflake) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Edging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant dry bulbs in autumn in moist but free-draining, or free-draining soil in full sun. Sharp sand dug into the site will benefit drainage. Bulbs should be planted 8 to 10 cm deep.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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