Snowdrops (Galanthus)
Snowdrops are a classic winter flowering favourite and give hope that spring is just around the corner.
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Elwesii
M5441
The greater snowdrop, Galanthus Elwesii is a strong and robust variety which naturalises easily and can be relied on for years to come in the garden. Stems of single white flowers, up to 15cm tall, bloom in January and February and are a welcome sign of spring when little else is blooming outdoors.
Snow-white, snowdrop Galanthus Elwesii pointed petals hang downwards, beneath which emerald-green markings of the inner segments can just be seen. If spring arrives early with a spell of warm, sunny days, the flowers may be fleeting and will last longer during a period of extended cold weather.
A delicate, yet extremely hardy cultivar which has been granted an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.
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Elwesii Mount Everest
M5448
Often first to flower during late winter, the clumps of delicate, pure white blooms set off by silvery-green foliage make Galanthus elwesii Mount Everest a must-have for the garden.
Standing 20cm tall, these snowdrop elwesii Mount Everest are a little larger than most varieties and will naturalise with ease in the border or amongst grass. Galanthus thrive in moist conditions and humus-rich, well-drained soil. A spot in dappled shade, beneath mature, deciduous trees and shrubs is perfect.
Snowdrops are also happy to be grown in pots. Top the earth with moss for a natural display and place the containers in a sheltered position.
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Nivalis
M5442
Known as the common, single snowdrop, Galanthus Nivalis puts on a reliable and unmissable display in the garden year after year.
Flowering when little else dares to break soil in January, this pretty and dainty snowdrop stands just 15cm tall. Simply enchanting growing in swathes and groups through grass and beneath trees.
This wild species snowdrop Nivalis holds a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for garden excellence, beauty and health and is a steadfast, top choice for gardeners.
The bulbs are quick to establish in sun or shade and will naturalise with ease in any moist, well-drained soil.
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Nivalis Flore Pleno
M5443
Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno is an exquisite variety of double flowering snowdrop. Turn the pretty white nodding blooms upside down to see an intricate, ruffled arrangement of green and white petals and markings. The flowers are lightly scented too.
Stems reach 15cm in height and flower during January and February. Snowdrop nivalis Flore Pleno can be grown next to other snowdrop varieties and crocus for a delightful spring display in open grass, borders and containers.
Prefers a sheltered position in light shade where the bulbs will establish undisturbed and multiply beautifully.
Holds an Award of Garden Merit for plant excellence.
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Nivalis Hippolyta
M5450
Galanthus nivalis ‘Hippolyta’ produces elegant double white flowers delicately marked with green, the nodding blooms appearing through the late winter chill as one of the first signs of spring. The softly layered flowers of Snowdrop nivalis ‘Hippolyta’ bring charm and brightness to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalised planting schemes during the earliest part of the season.
Ideal for planting in drifts beneath deciduous trees, this graceful snowdrop thrives in moist, humus-rich soil where it will gradually establish and spread over time. A light mulch after planting helps encourage strong growth and reliable flowering year after year.
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Nivalis Viridapice
M5444
Galanthus nivalis ‘Viridapice’ is a vigorous and distinctive snowdrop producing elegant white pendant flowers with beautifully marked green-tipped petals. Flowering through January and February, the gently fragrant blooms of Snowdrop nivalis ‘Viridapice’ appear on stems up to 15cm tall, bringing welcome colour and movement to the winter garden as spring begins to approach.
This relatively rare variety is especially valued for its striking markings and reliable garden performance, earning it the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. Thriving in sun or light shade with moderately moist, fertile, well-drained soil, Galanthus nivalis ‘Viridapice’ is ideal for naturalising beneath trees, through woodland borders, or in drifts across lawns where it will gradually establish into beautiful colonies over time.
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Sam Arnott
M5446
A sweetly fragranced snowdrop which graces the garden with scent and beauty on fine spring days, Galanthus Sam Arnott is a sought-after and highly regarded cultivar which holds an Award of Garden Merit from the RHS.
The large, nodding flowers are solitary and feature verdant green markings on their inner segments. Snowdrop Sam Arnott is a late-flowering, magical variety blooming during February and March and is great for extending snowdrop season into spring.
Plant the bulbs in groups and swathes in borders and grassy areas where they will multiply freely, reappearing for years to come.
Prefers cool, moist growing conditions in semi-shade and fertile, well-drained soil.
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Woronowii
M5445
Known as the broad leaf, or giant snowdrop, Galanthus Woronowii bears elegant nodding blooms with fine, narrow petals. Inner segments are splashed bright green, and wide foliage is green and waxy.
This graceful cultivar reaches heights of 15-20cm when it flowers during January and February and has been grown in the UK for over 100 years.
Perfect for naturalising in areas of grass and woodland and will grow easily in sun or light shade, in almost any soil. Snowdrop Woronowii has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for its winning looks and qualities.
Robust yet beautifully delicate, snowdrops make a wonderful addition to virtually any garden space.
