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Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant / 2L / 17Cm
Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking white bell-shaped flowers with green tips
- Flowering from April to May
- Clump-forming upright growth habit
- Tolerates damp soil and wet conditions
- Suitable for borders, woodland gardens, and bog gardens
- Cut flower friendly
Overview
Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' is a robust herbaceous perennial bulb known for its elegant white bell-shaped flowers tipped with green, blooming gracefully from April to May. Reaching a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 15 cm, this upright, clumping plant brings delightful spring interest to damp borders, woodland edges, and bog gardens. With a high water requirement and excellent tolerance for wet soil, it thrives in moisture-retentive or boggy conditions, offering a reliable and easy-care display for Irish gardens.
Why We Love It
- Graceful white bell-shaped flowers adorned with distinctive green tips.
- Brings vibrant spring interest during April and May.
- Thrives in damp and moisture-retentive soils where other plants struggle.
- Naturally upright and clumping habit creates neat vertical accents.
- Excellent for cutting and bringing indoors for spring arrangements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | White and green |
| Flowering Season | Spring (April to May) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping |
| Mature Height | 60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 15 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (hardy to -20°C or lower) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun and part shade, or partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Suited to clay, loam, sand, or chalk soils with an acid to alkaline pH. |
| Drainage | Thrives in well-drained, moisture-retentive, or boggy drainage conditions. |
| Watering | High water need; keep the soil consistently moist, wet, or damp. |
| Pruning | Prune in June or July as required. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Woodland gardens
- Shade gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Bog gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flower displays
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- This plant is toxic if ingested and is toxic to cats and dogs.
- Offers helpful pollinator support during its flowering period.
- Exhibits strong resistance to deer and high disease resistance.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2 Litre pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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