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.
Additional information
| Generic | Galanthus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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