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Acis nicaeensis

French snowflake

A dwarf bulbous perennial to 10cm tall, with narrow, curled leaves and stems with 1-2 nodding white bell-shaped flowers 1cm long in early spring

Synonyms
Leucojum nicaeense
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Acis are dainty bulbous perennials with linear leaves and nodding, bell-shaped, pure white or occasionally pink flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
SE France

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant dry bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep in autumn. Grow in preferably alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in full sun with shelter. In colder areas best grown under glass in containers in equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or remove offsets once the leaves have died down

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and narcissus bulb fly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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