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GALANTHUS elwesii

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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

White
Height
20cm (8in)
Spread
2cm (¾in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Robust, 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
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)
Partial shade
Thrives in dappled shade

GALANTHUS elwesii

individually £10.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1 to 1.5 Litre

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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