{"product_id":"bio-leucojum-aestivum-gravetye-giant-zomerklokje","title":"Organic Leucojum aestivum 'Gravetye Giant' - Loddon lily | 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now, delivery in 7 to 14 working days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Loddon Lily\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gravetye Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cultivar of the \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e , also called 'summer snowflake' or 'loddon lily'. The 'Gravetye Giant' grows slightly larger. It grows to a height of about 30 to 40 centimeters and has 7 to 10 narrow leaves of about 25 centimeters long per flowerbulb. She can produce up to 5 lightly scented, bell-shaped flowers per flower stem and produces 2 to 3 flower stems per bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to many, its name 'summer snowflake' is misleading because it blooms in spring, April and May, but the bells of the Leucojum herald the summer, hence its name 'summer snowflake'. Unlike the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gewoon_sneeuwklokje\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esnowdrop,\u003c\/a\u003e the 6 petals are all the same length and have a green tip at the end of each petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gravetye Giant' is the longer version of the spring snowflake; \u003cem\u003eLeucojum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Vernum', she also has several flowers per flower stem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant leucojum flower bulbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leucojum flowerbulbs are planted in the ground from September. The planting depth is 2 to 3 times the height of the flowerbulb itself and the planting distance is 2 to 3 times the width of the flowerbulb itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is a flexible plant in terms of location. It grows in borders, rock gardens, forest edges, in pots or even at the edge of the pond. It grows best in partial shade to full sun. It can tolerate some shade, especially during the warmer hours of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a well-drained soil that is rich in humus. The soil should not be too wet or soggy as this can cause the bulbs to rot. The \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gravetye Giant' likes moderately humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Fertilize lightly with an organic fertilizer in the spring. This can promote the growth and flowering of the plant. We recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/a\u003e for organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove wilted flowers to prevent seed formation and keep the plant looking tidy. After flowering, allow the foliage to gradually wilt before carefully removing it. The foliage plays a role in the nutrient absorption of the bulbs. \u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003eThis plant is generally hardy and can thrive in a variety of climates. However, it can be sensitive to hard frost, so in colder areas it may be necessary to protect the bulbs with a layer of mulch.\u003cspan class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gravetye Giant' can be propagated by seed or dividing the bulbs. Division is best done in the fall, after the foliage has wilted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leucojum is a stinzenplant that has been growing wild in the Netherlands for centuries. They are common in the flood reaches of rivers. (View the map \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verspreidingsatlas.nl\/0734\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e of where it occurs in the wild in the Netherlands.) It is on the red list as vulnerable, which is why the Bloemoloog® is happy with the organic growers who grow it organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally it occurs from southern Europe to the Caucasus Mountains in Western Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eLeucojum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gravetye Giant'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged per \u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;flower bulbs or choose a stacking discount!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount: \u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be ordered from June '25!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable rel=\"font-size: 14px;\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApril - May\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 cm wide (large flowered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade, shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumus-rich, clay, loam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood (naturalizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEastern Europe, South-West Asia (crossing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/em\u003e (daffodil family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with green dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818509095256,"sku":"29","price":80.97,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioLeucojum_AestivumGravetyeGiant_biologischwitzomerklokje-Bloemoloog_2.jpg?v=1686167683","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-se\/products\/organic-leucojum-aestivum-gravetye-giant-loddon-lily","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}