Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant

The Loddon Lily, also known as Summer Snowflakes,has hanging, bell-shaped flowers and often confused with snowdrops despite them flowering much later (but not really in summer). Strings of emerald-tipped white bells hang from bare upright stems above glossy green foliage. Particularly happy in damp, even winter-flooded situations, but they will do anywhere where the soil is heavier and more moisture retentive.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant. 

Planting Instructions

Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant bulbs, which are daffodil like in appearance, should be planted 5" (12cm) deep in heavier, moisture retentive soil, about 6" (15cm)  apart in sun or some shade. It is happy in very damp even winter flooded areas.

Plant Details

Flowers April
Height 18" (45cm)
Hardy