Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant

Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant, Among the most worth while of spring-flowering bulbs. In early spring it sends up vigorous, narcissus-like leaves followed in March and May with clusters of bell-like flowers at the top of 70-80cm stalks, each petal is tipped in bright green.

This is the finest robust form; the bulbs may be left alone year after year to steadily make larger and larger clumps. It is said that they prefer a lightly shaded position, but we have found them to flower even better when they receive plenty of spring sun. Hot dry soils, however, should be avoided.

Suggestion: use as ground cover for early Tulips Showwinner and Stresa; Narcissus Jetfire, N. obvallaris or W.P. Milner.