Leucojum 'Aestivum' Giant Snowflake Flower Bulbs

Leucojum are known as Summer Snowflake, featuring lovely clusters of 3 to 6 white pendulous bell-shaped flowers with intricate green dots at the tips of her petals.  These dainty little flowers dangle merrily from fairly sturdy stems. These striking beauties are great for borders, containers, near a pond and naturalizing.  Leucojum bulbs perform best in full sun but will tolerate some shade, preferring moist locations.  However, she dislikes "wet feet' and requires well-draining soil.  When you see her foliage push through the soil in spring, you will want to fertilize them with a general low-nitrogen fertilizer.  She flowers late in the season.

Storage . . . Store flower bulbs in a cool dry spot with good air circulation and low humidity until you are ready to plant them.  Most flower bulbs should tolerate temperatures between 38-70 F.  However, you will want to protect them from heat, frost and strong sunlight.  Your flower bulbs should be firm to the touch.

Planting . . . It's best to plant your bulbs in the fall.  Most bulbs require a minimum cold frame of 6 weeks to root properly.  The optimal planting time is when nighttime temperatures are 40-50 degrees.  Flower bulbs hate "wet feet!"  Never plant them in areas with poor drainage or standing water.  Planting bulbs when the soil temperature is too warm is the primary cause of stunted blooms.  Road salt and de-icing compounds are harmful to flower bulbs; avoid areas where plowed snow accumulates.  

Crop rotation is key.  You should avoid planting the same type of flower bulb in the same spot year after year to protect against Rhizoctonia.  

For best results plant your Leucojum 'Gravity Giant' bulbs at least 2 (two) times the height of the bulb into the soil.  Plant flower bulbs firmly in the soil with their pointy end up and basal plate down (not all flower bulbs will right themselves underground).  So, set them up for success!  Avoid areas that do not receive at least half a day of sun.  Plant bulbs away from invasive tree and perennial root systems that can strangle flower bulb roots and compete for nutrition.  

We package our bulbs carefully and ship them quickly from our greenhouse to you. They arrive safely, ready to plant and thrive in your garden!  Detailed planting instructions are included with each purchase.

Ruby Acorn is happy to offer 8/10 cm Leucojum 'Gravity Giant' bulbs.  

Type:  Perennial - Blooms Every Year

Growth:  12 Inches
 
Spread:  1 - 2 Inches

Spacing:  3 -4 Inches

Sun:  Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 

Bulb Size: 8/10 cm

Plant:  In the fall before frost, twice the height of the bulb firmly into the soil, pointed side up.  Use well draining soil.

Bloom:  Late Spring, Early Summer

Attracts:  Pollinators, Bees, and Butterflies

Resists:  Deer, Rabbits, and Squirrels