Snowflakes ( Leucojum vernum ) are a late Winter flowering bulb. The leaves grow up to around 40cm high and the pretty flowers, which appear amongst the leaves, are mostly white with coloured spots on the bottom of the petals. The deep green clumps , which grow ever larger each year are very attractive in a garden setting. For best results, grow them in a semi-shaded spot. They will tolerate most of Australia's climate zones ( cool- temperate to warm ). Snowlflakes are available in nurseries in Autumn as a dormant bulb. I spotted these flowering bulbs in a local sydney garden, planted amongst Yellow Jonquils ( a type of Daffodil ), and they were putting on a wonderful display.
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