Galanthus 'Wifi Spoonbill'
snowdrop
- Bulbous plant
- 10-20 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Very hardy
This snowdrop gets its name from the long claw and broad spoon-shaped outer petals, hence the reference to a spoonbill. The inner petals have a dark green U mark that fades light green to the base. The outer petals are nicely green striped at the bottom. Quite large flower. Flowering time in March.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | White, Green |
| Leaf colour | Grey-green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast, Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal, Heavy |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Galanthus 'Wifi Spoonbill' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Common names |
NL: sneeuwklokje EN: snowdrop FR: perce neige DE: schneeglocken |
| Collection | Wifi Collection |
| Origin | Hybrid |
