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Galanthus 'Hippolyta'

Also Known As

  • Galanthus novalis 'Hippolyta'
  • Hippolyta Snowdrop

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Galanthus 'Hippolyta' plant details

Galanthus 'Hippolyta' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter green and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galanthus 'Hippolyta'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: rare, rock garden, unique, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galanthus 'Hippolyta'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Galanthus 'Hippolyta' is one of the last Greatorex doubles to bloom with rounded outer petals often with faint green striping on the tips around a mass of green-marked inner petals. Produces two flowers per mature bulb. Snowdrops are a harbinger of spring that bloom in late winter, often breaking through the snow. Their pendulous pure white flowers often have green markings, the small subtleties of which along with the variation in petal shapes beguile many gardeners who, having fallen down the rabbit hole, are known as galanthophiles. Beware! You could be next.
Late winter early spring bloomer. Nodding, rare double white flowers, green centers, gold anthers. Bright shade, average soil, expanding patch, deer resistant. 5"-8" tall.

Gardening facts about Galanthus 'Hippolyta' plant

How to Grow Galanthus 'Hippolyta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 4"-8"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno'

aka Flore Pleno Double Snowdrop

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Galanthus reginae-olgae ssp. reginae-olgae, Galanthus reginae-olgiae, Queen Olga's Snowdrop, Snowdrops

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

4b-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 2"-4"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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aka Snowdrops

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

3a-10a

Size

Height: 9"

Width: 6"

  • mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Elwes or Giant Snowdrop

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-8a

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular
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