Leucojum Gravetye Giant

This impressive Summer Snowlake – Leucojum aestivum Gravetye Giant is the improved variety of the wild snowflake, which was cultivated by the Englishman William Robinson in 1924. This snowflake is sturdier than the regular snowflake, and instead of 3 flowers, it grows 4-8 flowers. Even though its Latin name “aestivum” means “of the summer”, this snowflake blooms in spring (early May). Gravetye Giant has lovely, nodding bell-shaped flowers in white colour with green tips on its petals. Because of its length (50-60 cm tall), the snowflakes look amazing in the perimeters and borders of the garden. Snowflakes prefer wet and swampy soil, because they need consistent moisture to grow and naturalize. In Europe you can find wild Leucojum in almost every forest, however in the Netherlands it’s considered a rare flower.

EUR 5.99

Per package: 10

Pre-order now: Spring bloomers will be shipped from early September 2025, Amaryllis from the first half of October 2025

Product number: 6115

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100% Flowering guarantee

Growth and Flowering Guarantee

Which guarantee is applied per product?

Our green products, such as our summer and spring flowering bulbs and perennials, have been grown with the utmost care and are of excellent quality. In order to obtain the desired end result, it is important that the instructions on our site and / or the accompanying (plant) instructions are followed.

Given that we work with a natural product, something can always go wrong, whether with us, on the road with the courier or in your garden. You don't have to worry, you are assured of our 100% growth and flowering guarantee.

The legal warranty applies to all items that you purchase from us. A legal guarantee means that a product is or must do what the consumer can reasonably expect from it, in the case of green products this means growing. Your online order confirmation is also your guarantee certificate.

If you notice something might be wrong with the plant or bulb or if the growth is disappointing, we expect you to contact us immediately. To claim the growth and flowering guarantee for spring flowering bulbs, you must report in writing as soon as the situation is observed, but no later than June 1; among other things, in view of the possibility of supplying relevant photos and possible solutions. To claim the warranty for summer flowering bulbs and hardy perennials, you must report no later than October 1.

This is best done by e-mail at info@qfbgardening.com stating your order number. In order to properly assess the situation and to prevent a recurrence, it is important that you give us a short description and send a few photos of the plant / bulb and the plant location. If the claim under our warranty is justified, we will resolve it as soon as possible. For example, you will receive a new product from us for free and without shipping costs.

Up to 1 year growth and flowering guarantee:

On all hardy perennials you receive a one year growth and flowering guarantee until the end of the first flowering period of the product.
Spring flowering bulbs: 1 growing season from start of delivery until May 31 the following year
Summer flowering bulbs: 1 growing season from start of delivery until October 1 of the same year
Amaryllis: given the nature of this product, a one time flowering of 1 to 3 flowering stems with multiple flowers each applies.

Of course we assume normal care, such as sufficient watering, sufficient light and fertilizing in time, neglect of plants is of course not covered.

We have no control on a number of matters and can therefore not lead to warranty claims. These are:

Failure to follow planting and care instructions
Damage caused by desiccation or extreme heat.
Damage caused by extreme natural violence in the form of hail, extreme rainfall, wind or storm.
Dying off or growth failure due to poor soil structure (rootability and drainage).
Damage caused by frost after delivery.
Damage caused by pests, game, fungi and improper use of pesticides after delivery.
We send the products in the period for planting, damage due to incorrect and / or too long storage instead of planting is not covered by the warranty.

For the warmer climate zones, as indicated on our website, different warranty conditions apply, in this case please contact our customer service.

Experience shows that our products often exceed expectations. It is not without reason that our customers have come back to us for additional purchases for years. We are proud of this and appreciate it very much!

Fast shipping

Best bulb sizes

Flowering and growth height

40 - 50 cm

Planting depth

10 - 12 cm

Planting distance

10 - 12 cm

Attracting bees and butterflies

Suitable for pots and planters

Yes

Deer and rodent resistant

Yes

Fragrant

Suitable as cut flower

Yes

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Flowering period
Planting period

Attracting bees and butterflies	No
Bulb/tuber size	12/14
Bulb type	Aestivum
Deer and rodent resistant	Yes
Delivered as	Flower bulb / tuber
Flower colour	White
Flowering and growth height	40 - 50 cm
Flowering period	May
Fragrant	No
Hardy	Yes
Hardyness zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Naturalising	Yes
Number per m2	75
Per package	10
Place / planting position	Partial shade, Sun
Planting depth	10 - 12 cm
Planting distance	10 - 12 cm
Suitable as cut flower	Yes
Suitable for pots and planters	Yes
Type	Leucojum

Other information

First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the bulbs.
For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the bulbs.
Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
Cover the leucojum bulbs with soil and water them well.

Spring bulbs and Amaryllis

Pre-orders can be placed from June until the end of August ,unlesss otherwise indicated, and will be shipped in the first half of September. Pre-orders with spring bloomers and Amaryllis are shipped together in the first half of October.

Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-September to the end of December..

Wax Amaryllissen was delivered in mid-September and February.

Summer flowering bulbs and perennials

Pre-orders for Summer bloomers can be placed from the beginning of January until the end of February, these will be shipped in the first half of March.

Delivery times are 3-7 working days from mid-March to the end of May.

Perennials in nursery pots

Perennials in nursery pots can be pre-ordered from mid-January to the end of February. Shipping will take place in the first half of March.

During the planting season, delivery time is 3-7 working days. Planting times are from mid-March to May and from mid-September to the end of November.