-
Spring Planting
Order now for best selections.
-
Fall Planting
Available for preorder for fall 2025 delivery.
-
Bulk Flower Bulbs
Big savings on bulk orders!
- New
-
Gardening Resources
Flower Bulbs & Perennials at Wholesale Prices
Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake)
Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake)
Multiple, white bell-shaped flowers with green-tipped tepals on 20" stems, their nodding form sure to charm garden visitors. Though they are called Summer Snowflake, they actually bloom in April-May. Hardy; do best in medium to moist soil. Naturalizes well.
- Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Mature Height 20 inches
- Bloom Time Mid to late spring (Apr-May)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As10+ CM Bulb
- Fragrant
- Naturalizes Well
We ship this item in Fall
Botanical Name: Leucojum aestivum
SKU: #88355
25/bag(s) Buy More and Save!
- #Bags
- $/bag
- $/bulb
- Save
- 1
- $18.00
- $0.72
- 4 or more
- $14.88
- $0.60
- Save 17%
- 40 or more
- $11.81
- $0.47
- Save 34%
* Your final payment amount will be calculated at the time of checkout.
You May Also Like
Product Details
-
Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI -
Botanical Name:
Leucojum aestivum -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
10+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Winter Interest, Deer Resistant
-
Flower Color:
Green, White -
Flower Form:
1-11/2" bell shaped flower -
Foliage Type:
Grass like foliage -
Mature Spread:
4 - 5 inches -
Spacing:
5 - 7 inches
Growing Tips
-
Planting Instructions:
4" deep and 5 - 7" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Medium to moist soil -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
None
-
Winter Care:
Not needed Planting Depth:
4"Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
Plant Calculator
Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
What zone am I in?
Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
-
Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
Shipping Notes:
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your
orders via USPS or FedEx.
Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.
Customer Reviews
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
100%
Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
Describe Yourself
Reviewed by 3 customers
Beautiful flowering borders the first spring
Planted bulbs in the fall along borders, walkways, and in naturalized groupings throughout flower beds. In late spring/early summer we had waves of tall, delicate, white bell-shaped flowers! Just stunning!
Snowdrop look a like
This bulb naturalized extremely well. I don't agree with the mature height of 20". Mine are at least 24 inches tall and really take over the space they are in. They fill in an area of the garden when some other plants haven't quite bloomed yet.
Would buy again.
Verified Buyer
Just planted. Had these at previous house. Like that the bloom in early spring.
Questions & Answers
Q&A
Showing 10 out of 13 Questions
- Q
If deer and rabbits tend to avoid Leucogem, why do you not have them noted as deer and rabbit resistant? Are they less so than narcissus species?
- Asked by Abigail
- Verified Reply - AngelaThat's a good question. I think it's just an oversight. Leucojum aestivum is quite resistant to deer and rabbits.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What zone are the snow flakes in?
- Asked by Pam
- Verified Reply - ViciThese bulbs are recommended for zones 3 - 9.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this the same as the Gravetye leucojum aestivum?
- Asked by Mark
- Verified Reply - ViciIt is in the same family as it is leucojum, but it grows to a height of 20 inches and Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' is a certain cultivar that grows 18 - 24 inches.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Do rabbits tend to eat these like the regular snowdrops?
- Asked by Tracy
- Verified Reply - ViciDeer or rabbits do not tend to eat these bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Item: Leucojum aestivum bulbs How many bulbs are in one bag?
- Asked by LKT
- Verified Reply - Angela25 bulbsWas this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many bulbs are in one bag?
- Asked by LKT
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Leucojum aestivum offer includes 25 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
After blooming when can I cut the foliage back
- Asked by Janet
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou want to allow the foliage to die back naturally. This is how the plant collects nutrients for next years flowers. Once the foliage is brown, you can cut it back. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can they be transplanted? Thx
- Asked by Margaret Kirby
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can transplant the Leucojum aestivum bulbs. Fall is the best time to dig them up. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does foliage remain throughout the summer or die back like tulips and daffodils do?
- Asked by Elizabeth
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe foliage of Leucojum aestivum will die back and go dormant by summer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can Leucojum aestivum be used as cut flowers?
- Asked by Thomas
- Verified Reply - ViciLeucojum are incredibly easy to work into spring bouquets where they add a real touch of elegance. L. aestivum pair perfectly with Icelandic poppies, tulips, and hellebores. Their bloom period is pretty long for a spring bulb since they shoot up several stems per plant.Was this answer helpful to you
RECEIVE OUR CATALOG
Get the latest catalog and updates about spring bulbs and gardening.
Sign up for emails
You'll get the latest deals and gardening tips from K. van Bourgondien.-
- Pledge of Quality: Opens a dialogOur Guarantee
-
Order Phone:1-800-552-9996
About K.Van Bourgondien
Follow Us Online
Copyright © 2025 Gardens Alive!, Inc. d/b/a Dutchbulbs.com. All Rights Reserved. Dutchbulbs.com trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive!, Inc.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.
Item added to cart
