Galanthus elwesii 'Big Boy'
snowdrop
- Bulbous plant
- 20-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Very hardy
Very striking big snowdrop. With very pale green dots. Found by Alan Street in 1994. A Must Have!
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | White, Green |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Galanthus elwesii 'Big Boy' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Common names |
NL: sneeuwklokje EN: snowdrop FR: perce neige DE: schneeglocken |
| Origin | Hybrid |
