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Galanthus 'Hippolyta' (Snowdrop 'Hippolyta')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
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 'Hippolyta'
Other names
Snowdrop 'Hippolyta'
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Hippolyta' _ 'Hippolyta' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with broad, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, fragrant, nodding, white flowers with double, green-marked inner petals.
Galanthus 'Hippolyta' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate.
Flower
White, Green in Spring; Green, White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Divide when the leaves have died back.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Galanthus 'Hippolyta' (Snowdrop 'Hippolyta') will reach a height of 0.2m 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
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Although you can plant bulbs, it is better to plant 'in the green', when the plant has foliage and flowers in show. These tend to establish better than bulbs without growth
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Galanthus 'Hippolyta'
Other names
Snowdrop 'Hippolyta'
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Hippolyta' _ 'Hippolyta' is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with broad, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in late winter and early spring, fragrant, nodding, white flowers with double, green-marked inner petals.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate.
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Colour
Flower
White, Green in Spring; Green, White in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Divide when the leaves have died back.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Galanthus 'Hippolyta' (Snowdrop 'Hippolyta') will reach a height of 0.2m 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
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Although you can plant bulbs, it is better to plant 'in the green', when the plant has foliage and flowers in show. These tend to establish better than bulbs without growth
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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