Summer Snowflake. A very robust, bulbous perennial with narrow dark green leaves, chocolate-scented, bell-shaped white flowers with green tips in spring. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’
A very robust, bulbous perennial with narrow dark green leaves, chocolate-scented, bell-shaped white flowers with green tips in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Leucojum |
|---|---|
| Species | aestivum |
| Varietry | 'Gravetye Giant' |
| Common Name | Summer Snowflake |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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