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  • GALANTHUS nivalis
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    GALANTHUS nivalis

    Commonly known as Common snowdrop

     AWARD
    Small white flowers in spring
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Narcissus bulb fly, swift moth larvae, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • White
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      15cm (6in)
    • Spread
      7cm (3in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Extremely variable bulbous perennial with linear to very narrowly inversely lance-shaped glaucescent leaves 5-16cm (2-6¼in) long. Produces small flowers to 2cm (¾in) long with an inverted V-shaped deep green mark at the tip of each inner tepal
    • 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
      Honey-scented
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Requires a moist soil through summer
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
    • Bee friendly
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