Leucojum/ Acis roseum
Category photo (no photo of its own for this entry)
An interesting autumn flowering species with funnel shaped very light pink flowers.
The genus
This genus is generally found in the Mediterranean, West of Asia and California on stony hillsides with moisture retentive clays at higher altitudes. Bulbs have very little tunic and can dry out easily. Very light humidity during summer dormancy can be beneficial. Flowers are usually pendulous.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Section :subgenus Acis
- Native to :Corsica
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Pink
- Exposure :SOL,, half-shade, shade in summer
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot - Rockery - In the ground
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3), September (sem. 3-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)