Galanthus nivalis

Amaryllidaceae

Snowdrop

Herbaceous plant to 15cm high, arising from a bulb. The basal leaves are upright, grey-green and strap-like. Flowering in late winter or early spring, the flowers are 25mm wide and white, featuring two whorls of petals, with the inner whorl typically displaying green tips.

Uses

Ornamental flower suitable for cottage gardens, garden beds and under deciduous trees.

Culture

Suitable for cool and temperate climates, it prefers semi-shade and moist, well-drained soil. Frost tolerant. Propagate from seed or by dividing clumps after flowering.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

Plant Identification, Landscape Design and Home Garden Expert courses are available through Australian Correspondence Schools, see http://www.acs.edu.au/hort Video: ‘Identifying Bulbs and Perennials’ produced by Australian Correspondence Schools is available through http://www.acsgarden.com/shop/

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