Galanthus elwesii 'Beluga'

Also Known As

Beluga Giant Snowdrop

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Galanthus elwesii 'Beluga' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galanthus elwesii 'Beluga'

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: cottage garden, summer dormant, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galanthus elwesii 'Beluga'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Galanthus 'Beluga' has large, rounded, cupped outer petals and inner petals with a large green mark that looks like a heart with a whale tail on the bottom. 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.