Galanthus nivalis
snowdrop
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 15 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
The common snowdrop, ideal for naturalizing.
Available from 1st of July
Ref 29901.49
- Professionally packed for safe transport
- Shipping costs depend on destination. View overview
- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 15 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | January - March |
| Flower colour | White, Purple, Creamy white |
| Growth habit | Carpet, Rosette, Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist, Winter moisture |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal, Heavy |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Galanthus nivalis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Common names |
NL: sneeuwklokje EN: snowdrop FR: perce neige DE: schneeglocken |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Europe |
