Acis nicaeensis syn. Leucojum nicaeensis
French Snowflake
Acis nicaeensis is a short bulbous perennial (previously linked to the genus Leucojum) native to the south of France. It flowers in the spring, with white bell shaped flowers which hang above slender grass like foliage. Petals usually have pointed tips, and no other colour markings.
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Free draining
Common name
French Snowflake
Latin name
Acis nicaeensis syn. Leucojum nicaeensis
type
Bulb
family
Amaryllidaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.10 M
0.20 M
Acis nicaeensis syn. Leucojum nicaeensis
Acis nicaeensis is a short bulbous perennial (previously linked to the genus Leucojum) native to the south of France. It flowers in the spring, with white bell shaped flowers which hang above slender grass like foliage. Petals usually have pointed tips, and no other colour markings.
Planting Season (Autumn)
From Early Autumn TO Late Autumn
Plant bulbs in the autumn, in a moist but well drained soil, around 5-7cm deep.
Flowering Season (Spring)
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Acis nicaeensis flowers in late spring.