Galanthusworonowii – Snowdrop

Manyof you will be familiar withour commonest snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis,but you may not know Galanthus woronowii, a shorter specimen with shinier, broader green leaves andbeautiful pearl-drop flowers that hang down at a slight angle, theinner segments have green horseshoe-shaped mark near the tips.This bulbous perennial will eventually form large clumps. Flowers early.Excellent for bees and other pollinators.Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site:Sheltered, preferably under deciduous trees
Position:Partial shade
Soil:Any moist, fertile soil high in humus
Planting Period:Dry Bulbs in Autumn
Flowering period:January toFebruary
Planting:Depth 2 (5 cm), Spacing 3 (7.5 cm) scatter on the ground and plant where they land for a natural effect.
Height:4 (10cm)