Galanthus 'Atkinsii' (Snowdrop 'Atkinsii')
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0.1m max. spread |
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0.25m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Galanthus 'Atkinsii'
Other names: Snowdrop 'Atkinsii', Galanthus nivalis 'Atkinsii'
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Genus: Galanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Atkinsii' _ 'Atkinsii' is a bulbous perennial with erect, glaucous leaves. It bears solitary nodding white flowers in late winter whose inner petals have a prominent green heart-shaped mark at their tip.
Galanthus 'Atkinsii' is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Green in Winter
Foliage: Grey-green, Green in Winter
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly
Specific diseases: Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Galanthus 'Atkinsii' (Snowdrop 'Atkinsii') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation: Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. 'In the green' plants are easier to establish than bulbs.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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