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BulbsSynonym
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Acis are dainty bulbous perennials with linear leaves and nodding, bell-shaped, pure white or occasionally pink flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, N. Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant dry bulbs, 8 to 10cm deep, in autumn, in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in autumn, in containers in a cold frame or separate offsets after the leaves have died down
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and narcissus bulb fly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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