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GALANTHUS elwesii
Commonly known as Elwes's snowdrop
(syn. G. graecus). Blue-green linear leaves and pendant white flowers. More robust and with larger flowers than G. nivalis
individually £10.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
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Good to know
Ideal for planting amongst the roots of deciduous trees. Wildlife plant -
Pests & Diseases
Narcissus bulb fly, swift moth larvae, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, northern Greece, western Turkey -
White
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
2cm (¾in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, variable, bulbous perennial with narrowly inversely lance-shaped, glaucous leaves to 20cm (8in) long. Produces scapes 12-20cm (4¾-8in) tall, bearing large, rounded flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long with green markings at the apex and base
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Partial shade
Thrives in dappled shade -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size20cm (8in)
2cm (¾in)
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