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Galanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear'

snowdrop

  • Bulbous plant
  • 20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Very hardy
  • Suitable as a cut flower
Dutch selection. Forms very large bulbs, the large flower looks up and flowers very late! A must to extend your flowering season!
Pot 1L /1,5 L
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Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower

Growth

Medium

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 15 - 20 cm
Flowering time March - April
Flower colour White, Green, Creamy white
Growth habit Tuft
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Summer dry, Dry, Average, Moist
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Galanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear'
Genus Galanthus
Family Amaryllidaceae
Common names NL: sneeuwklokje
EN: snowdrop
FR: perce neige
DE: schneeglocken
Origin Hybrid