Galanthus elwesii (Greater Snowdrop)
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General Information: Galanthus elwesii is a robust, early-flowering bulbous perennial widely valued for its elegant winter blooms. Compared with the common snowdrop (G. nivalis), it is larger in stature and flower size. Leaves: Broad, glaucous to blue‑green leaves emerging in pairs, often noticeably wider than those of G. nivalis. Height: Typically 15–25 cm tall in bloom. Flowers: Nodding, pure white, solitary flowers with three outer tepals and three shorter inner tepals. The inner segments usually display a distinctive green mark, sometimes a single apical mark or paired basal and apical marks depending on the form. Flowering Time: Very early season, mid‑winter to early spring, often January to February in the UK. Growth Habit: Forms clumps over time; prefers partial shade and humus‑rich, moist but well‑drained soils. Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK; tolerant of cold winters. Special Notes: Highly variable in the wild and in cultivation, contributing to many named cultivars. Known for its pleasant honey-like fragrance
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Where to buy it from: You should be able to buy from local garden centre in January or February as potted plant or as a bulb in the Autumn from the local garden centre or gardening website.
Last seen on the website:
Where to buy it from: You should be able to buy from local garden centre in January or February as potted plant or as a bulb in the Autumn from the local garden centre or gardening website.
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