Snowdrop. A bulbous perennial with grey-green narrow leaves. Dainty, slender white pendant flowers with two green markings inside, strongly honey-scented. Max Height 15cm to 20cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers February to March. Partial shade. Hardy.
Galanthus elwesii
A bulbous perennial with grey-green narrow leaves. Dainty, slender white pendant flowers with two green markings inside, strongly honey-scented.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Galanthus |
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Species | elwesii |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Snowdrop |
Flower Colour | white, green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 15cm, 20cm |
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Spread | 8cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | February, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Border, Under planting |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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