Giant Snowdrop
Galanthus elwesii
Reaching around 15cm, Giant Snowdrop is a fully hardy flowering bulb flowering from January and February. Fully hardy throughout the UK. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 15cm tall × 5cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jan,feb
Wildlife
🐝 Vital early bee food
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching around 15cm, Giant Snowdrop is a fully hardy flowering bulb flowering from January and February. Fully hardy throughout the UK. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Galanthus elwesii
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jan,feb
Mature Height
15cm
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