Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
Leucojum 'Gravetye Giant': the flower that laughs in the face of winter! This charming beauty, with its pristine white petals and dainty green spots, is like Mother Nature's rebellious child, refusing to bow down to the cold and snow. Standing tall amidst the icy landscape, Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' flaunts its blooms with a mischievous wink, as if to say,:"Who needs summer when you have me?" With a robust stature and undeniable charm, these leucojums or giant snowflakes are the floral superheroes that save your dreary winter days with a burst of sheer elegance. Prepare to be captivated by its tenacity, as Leucojum 'Gravetye Giant' reminds us that even in the darkest of times, beauty can bloom with a hearty chuckle!
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered position in well-drained soil or a suitable pot or container.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 14/+
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 90 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
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