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  • LEUCOJUM aestivum
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    LEUCOJUM aestivum

    Commonly known as Loddon lily, Summer snowflake

    Tall stems with pendulous white flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      The native Summer snowflake. Loddon from the Thames tributary in Hampshire and Berkshire from where it became known.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, narcissus bulb fly.
    • Place of origin
      Britain, Europe, Turkey, Iran.
    • White
    • Bog garden
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Spread
      8cm (3in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Bulbous perennial. Erect, strap-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 40cm (16in) long. Produces up to 8 flowers 2cm (¾in) long with green tips on leafless stems.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Faintly chocolate scented.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Wet or boggy soil
      Reliably moist, humus-rich soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Ornamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45-60cm (18-24in)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        8cm (3in)
       
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