Galanthus 'S. Arnott' (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.15m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Galanthus 'S. Arnott'

Other names: Snowdrop 'S. Arnott', Galanthus nivalis 'Sam Arnott'


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Genus: Galanthus

Variety or cultivar: 'S. Arnott' _ 'S. Arnott' is a bulbous perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves. In winter it bears solitary, nodding, fragrant white flowers whose inner segments have a thin V-shaped green mark at the tip.

Galanthus 'S. Arnott' is: Deciduous

Flower: Green, White in Winter

Foliage: Green, Silvery-grey in Winter

Fragrance: Flower is fragrant.

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: Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs

Specific diseases: Grey mould

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Galanthus 'S. Arnott' (Snowdrop 'S. Arnott') will reach a height of 0.15m 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.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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