Galanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear'

Also Known As

Polar Bear 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 'Polar Bear' plant details

Galanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear' 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 'Polar Bear'

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 'Polar Bear'

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 'Polar Bear' has large, broad, rounded, cupped outer petals with small inner petals each with a large green blotch and a smaller inverted "v". 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.