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Galanthus nivalis 'Viridapice' (Snowdrop 'Viridapice' )
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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 nivalis 'Viridapice'
Other names
Snowdrop 'Viridapice'
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Viridapice' _ 'Viridapice' is a bulbous perennial with grey-green linear leaves and nodding white flowers with green markings in late winter to mid-spring.
Galanthus nivalis 'Viridapice' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower has fragrance
Habit
Mat Forming, Weeping
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact might irritate.
Flower
White, Green in Spring; Green, White in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-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
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Where to grow
Galanthus nivalis 'Viridapice' (Snowdrop 'Viridapice' ) 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, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant 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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Galanthus nivalis 'Viridapice'
Other names
Snowdrop 'Viridapice'
Genus
Galanthus Galanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Viridapice' _ 'Viridapice' is a bulbous perennial with grey-green linear leaves and nodding white flowers with green markings in late winter to mid-spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower has fragrance
Habit
Mat Forming, Weeping
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact might irritate.
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Colour
Flower
White, Green in Spring; Green, White in Winter
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
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Where to grow
Galanthus nivalis 'Viridapice' (Snowdrop 'Viridapice' ) 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, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant 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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
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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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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