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GALANTHUS woronowii
Commonly known as Giant snowdrop

White flowers with green markings.
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Good to know
Ideal for planting under trees and shrubs. Sun tolerant -
Pests & Diseases
Narcissus bulb fly, swift moth larvae, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Southern Russia, Georgia, northeastern 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
8cm (3in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialBulbous perennial with linear to narrowly inversely lance-shaped shining green leaves 8-20cm (3-8in) long at flowering and to 25cm (10in) when mature. Produces scapes, to 19cm (7½in) long, of ellipsoid to obovoid flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with a U-shaped green mark or two separate green marks at the apex of each inner tepal
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Requires a moist soil through summer
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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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)
8cm (3in)
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