Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' is a vigorous cultivar with larger flowers than the species.
Leucojum aestivum or summer snowflake is a spring-blooming bulb with arching stems to a foot or more with pendulous pure white flowers with green markings. It has long, grass-like foliage. ‘Gravetye Giant’ is a vigorous cultivar with larger flowers than the species introduced by horticulturalist and garden writer William Robinson who named it in honour of his home, Gravetye Manor.
Common Name: Summer Snowflake - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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