GALANTHUS nivalis
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GALANTHUS nivalis
Commonly known as Common snowdrop
Small white flowers in spring
individually £10.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Narcissus bulb fly, swift moth larvae, grey mould(Botrytis) -
White
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
7cm (3in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialExtremely 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
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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 flowersHoney-scented
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Requires a moist soil through summer
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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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