Hoo House Nursery

Retail nursery specialising in Perennials and Alpines all grown peat-free.

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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.

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

  • Category

    Herbaceous Perennials

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