Galanthus plicatus 'Colossus'-0

Galanthus plicatus ‘Colossus’Snowdrop

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Overview

This tall and robust snowdrop often producing two flowering scapes per bulb. The outer segments are pure white, the inners have just a small green apical mark, the staining above the inner mark can be variable in its intensity. The plicate foliage is long and broad and can reach 30cm long but at flowering it is perfectly in proportion to the huge flowers. 

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Position: Snowdrops are an essential part of the winter garden, one of the earliest flowers to bloom in late winter and giving cheer on even the darkest days. No garden should be without them: they are perfect companions for hellebores, cyclamen, winter flowering shrubs or heathers. They can be planted in drifts in the shade of deciduous trees or naturalised in grass. They are tolerant of most sites but avoid areas that become regularly waterlogged.

Planting and Cultivation: Prepare your site by digging it over and adding some organic material such as leaf mould or well made garden compost together with a dusting of Bonemeal.  If the soil is heavy add some grit at the time of planting to help with drainage. After planting the bulbs, give them a good watering to settle them in.

Over a period of time as Snowdrops naturalise to create a wonderful show. However clumps that become overcrowded over a period of time can affect flowering. They can be divided to thin them out, when dormant, every five years; excess bulbs could always be used in other parts of the garden.

 One flowering size bulb supplied per pot.

Full cultural instructions will be despatched with each order.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Availability Date

December to early-February
Flower Colour

Green, White
Special Attributes

Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

January, December
Soil Type

Normal
Aspect

Partial Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Green
Height after 10 years*

30cm
Pot Size
Special Conditions

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