Acis nicaeensis
French snowflake
- Bulbous plant
- 10-20 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
- For a sunny position
Originating from France, please keep in slightly drier summer.
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Garden use
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - May |
| Flower colour | White |
| Leaf colour | Dark green |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Winter dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Acis nicaeensis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Acis |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Frans lenteklokje EN: French snowflake FR: Nivéole de Nice |
| Origin | Europe, South |