Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' (Gravity Giant Summer Snowflake)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Leucojum |
| Species | aestivum |
| Cultivar | 'Gravetye Giant' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Introduced by William Robinson at Gravetye Manor, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Robinson was famous for his opinionated book " The English Flower Garden" first published in 1888. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2-7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -4 |
| Height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Produces larger flowers than the species. |
| Shape | Upright and vase shaped. |
| Landscape | Borders and massing, suited to planting alongside streams and bogs. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps in spring. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Organically rich, boggy to medium and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic or neutral. Adapts to clay soils but prefers clay and loam. |
| Pests | Slugs and narcissus bulb fly can be a problem. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Long, narrow strap-like leaves. |
| Flower Description | 3-7 apically marked, pendulous, large, bell-shaped blooms, with six equal white petal-like segments that are green tipped appearing on long stems held above the foliage. |
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