Summer Snowflake (10 bulbs/set)

Summer Snowflake or giant snowflake, is a member of the amaryllis family. This versatile Texas Superstar naturalizer is deer- and rodent-resistant, generally pest- and problem-free, and among the first bulbs to bloom in North Texas from late winter to early spring.

This bulb produces graceful, nodding, white bell-shaped flowers tipped with green dots, along with strappy dark green leaves and a lightly sweet fragrance. It adapts from full sun to deep shade, and grows well in soils ranging from heavy native clay to moist sand.

Plant Summer Snowflake bulbs in October or November, about 5–6 inches deep and 5–6 inches apart. For the best effect, plant them in groups of 4–6, where the foliage forms soft clumps and the blooms appear to float above a sea of green. They pair well with daffodils, muscari, hellebores, coral bells, holly ferns, and hostas. As cool-season perennials, they can be grown with warm-season perennials to extend foliage and color through different times of the year. After blooming, allow the green foliage to yellow and die back naturally before pruning, so the bulbs can store energy for next year’s flowers.

Zones: 4–10

Plant size: 1–2 feet tall and 4–6 inches wide

Bulb size: 10 cm.

Height: 12" to 15".