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Galanthus plicatus 'Three Ships'

snowdrop

  • Bulbous plant
  • Hardy to approx. -10°C
  • Suitable for partial shade
A very early flowering plicatus. The tendency to flower around Christmas led to the name, derived from the Christmas carol 'I saw three ships sailing in'. A classic found by John Morley in 1984. Flowering time: December.
bulb
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Ref 33516.16
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Characteristics

Flowering time February - March
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Soil Pervious
Soil fertility High

Botanical information

Botanical name Galanthus plicatus 'Three Ships'
Genus Galanthus
Family Amaryllidaceae
Common names NL: sneeuwklokje
EN: snowdrop
FR: perce neige
DE: schneeglocken
Breeder Morley
Origin Hybrid