Galanthus elwesii

White, scented flowers up to 20cm (8in) from February to March and growing 10cm (4in) wide. Happy in most garden soils in light shade.

The so-called giant snowdrop coming originally from the Balkans and western Turkey, introduced in 1874 by Henry John Elwes of Colesbourne Park near Cirencester. Variable in size. Possesses honey-scented blooms.

• Price

  £ 6.50

• Height

  20 cm

• Spread

  10 cm

• Award of Garden Merit from The RHS

  

• Stock

  

• Category

  Herbaceous Perennials

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Galanthus elwesii

White, scented flowers up to 20cm (8in) from February to March and growing 10cm (4in) wide. Happy in most garden soils in light shade.

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