French snowflake
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- French snowflake (Acis nicaeensis)
- Genus
- Acis
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of French snowflake
Distribution map
Southeastern France
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of French snowflake
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French snowflake care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or remove offsets once the leaves have died down
Growing
GrowingPlant 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Prone to slugs and narcissus bulb fly
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