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     Native British 

Summer Snowflake Bulbs 

Latin:  Leucojum aestivum

Other Names:  Summer Snowflake, Loddon Lily
Distribution:  The native status of this British wild flower has been disputed, but it has certainly existed in the south of England in the wild for many hundreds of years. It is also listed as 'native' by the Botanical Society of the British Isles . 
Habitat:  It grows in damp soils (can even be boggy) in sun or shade
Description:  Perennial.  It is twice as tall (20-40cm) as the common Snowdrop and flowers from April to May.   The nodding, white flowers are like large Snowdrops. 
Wildlife:  The flowers are attractive to bees.

Planting Instructions for 'In the Green' Bulbs:  The bulbs should be planted as soon as you receive them.  They are best planted where they can be left undisturbed.  If the earth is frozen solid, then you’ll need to wait until it is crumbly again.  If you do need to wait for a couple of days, sink the bulbs in some damp compost in a sheltered place until the soil is crumbly again.

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible upon receipt.