Home
Plants
Galanthus elwesii

Galanthus elwesii

Save

SnowdropBulbFamily: Amaryllidaceae

Height: 22cmSpread: 8cm
Hardy

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

For many gardeners snowdrops herald the end of winter. They're extraordinarily hardy, and can be relied on to flower very early in the season. The colder and gloomier the weather, the longer the blooms last, but in a sunny warm spring they are comparatively fleeting.

Galanthus elwesii is named after H.J. Elwes, an English plant collector who found the original plants in Turkey. Unlike other snowdrops, the leaves of Galanthus elwesii neatly fold inside the other. The flowers have two green spots on the inner petals, which sometimes fuse together.

For best results grow Galanthus elwesii in heavy soil in partial shade. Divide clumps after flowering and plant 'in the green' rather than as bare bulbs in autumn.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyesyesyesFlowersyesDivideyes**yes

Galanthus ‘Elwesii’ and wildlife

Galanthus ‘Elwesii’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Galanthus ‘Elwesii’ poisonous?

Galanthus ‘Elwesii’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People