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Galanthus elwesii (Greater snowdrop)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Galanthus elwesii
Other names
Greater snowdrop, Elwes's snowdrop, Galanthus graecus, Giant snowdrop
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Species
G. elwesii - G. elwesii is a bulbous perennial with large, white honey-scented blooms marked on each petal in early spring.
Galanthus elwesii is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Green in Winter
Foliage
Green, Silvery-grey in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galanthus elwesii (Greater snowdrop) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Galanthus elwesii
Other names
Greater snowdrop, Elwes's snowdrop, Galanthus graecus, Giant snowdrop
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Species
G. elwesii - G. elwesii is a bulbous perennial with large, white honey-scented blooms marked on each petal in early spring.
Native to
Balkans, Turkey
Foliage
Deciduous
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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Colour
Flower
White, Green in Winter
Foliage
Green, Silvery-grey in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Galanthus elwesii (Greater snowdrop) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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