Description
Galanthus nivalis
Pot Size: 9cm
Common Name: snowdrop
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Description: A bulbous perennial with green strap-like leaves and white nodding, bell-like flowers. Each flower is made up of 2 whirls of 3 petal-like tepals. The smaller, inner 3 have small green markings. The snowdrop is often seen as the first sign of spring.
Flowers: January-early March
Height: 10-15cm
Spread: Bulbs naturalise to form clumps
Position: Sunny or semi-shade with moist soils
Use: Lawns, borders, containers