AWARD

GALANTHUS nivalis

Commonly known as Common snowdrop

Small white flowers in spring
  • White
  • 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)
  • Partial shade

GALANTHUS nivalis

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Narcissus bulb fly, swift moth larvae, grey mould(Botrytis)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Honey-scented
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich. Requires a moist soil through summer
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

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