Galanthus woronowii – Snowdrop

Many of you will be familiar with our commonest snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, but you may not know Galanthus woronowii, a shorter specimen with shinier, broader green leaves and beautiful pearl-drop flowers that hang down at a slight angle, the inner segments have green horseshoe-shaped mark near the tips. This bulbous perennial will eventually form large clumps. Flowers early. Excellent for bees and other pollinators. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 

Site: Sheltered, preferably under deciduous trees
Position: Partial shade
Soil: Any moist, fertile soil high in humus
Planting Period: Dry Bulbs in Autumn
Flowering period: January to February
Planting: Depth 2” (5 cm), Spacing 3” (7.5 cm) scatter on the ground and plant where they land for a natural effect.
Height: 4” (10cm)