Galanthus elwesii

Also Known As

Elwes or Giant Snowdrop

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-8a

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Galanthus elwesii plant details

Galanthus elwesii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galanthus elwesii

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galanthus elwesii

USDA Zones: 5a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

When the snow is just starting to melt these charming little flowers spring from the frozen earth. Among the very first signs of life in the landscape, snowdrops are much loved for their tenacity. Giant snowdrops are the tallest and the earliest of this clan, with broader leaves and larger flowers.

By: Leafari

If you like traditional snowdrops (and who doesn't?), we bet you'll love G. elwesii. Don't be scared off by its common name, giant snowdrop. It simply looks like an especially robust, well-grown G. nivalis and blooms even earlier. Animal-proof, 6-8", zones 5a-8a(9aWC) (more heat-tolerant than G. nivalis)