Common Snowdrop. A bulbous perennial with grey-green narrow leaves. Dainty, small white pendant flowers with an inverted V shape green mark inside, strongly honey-scented. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers February to March. Partial shade. Hardy.
Galanthus nivalis
A bulbous perennial with grey-green narrow leaves. Dainty, small white pendant flowers with an inverted V shape green mark inside, strongly honey-scented.
Additional information
| Generic | Galanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | nivalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Snowdrop |
| Flower Colour | white, green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| 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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