Galanthus nivalis KC-1BR3 plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Galanthus nivalis KC-1BR3

snowdrop

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10-20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Silvery-grey foliage
  • Very hardy

Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower

Growth

Medium Fast

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour White, Green
Leaf colour Gray-green
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Fast, Medium
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade
Moisture Dry, Average, Moist
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal, Heavy
Soil fertility Normal, High

Botanical information

Botanical name Galanthus nivalis KC-1BR3
Genus Galanthus
Family Amaryllidaceae
Common names NL: sneeuwklokje
EN: snowdrop
FR: perce neige
DE: schneeglocken
Origin Hybrid