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greater snowdrop 'Green Brush'

Galanthus elwesii 'Green Brush'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Galanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Green Brush' is a bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves, flowering in winter to 15cm high. Outer petals have green veining along their length and are tipped green. Inner segments are almost completely green with narrow, white edges

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer in sun or partial shade. See snowdrop cultivation for further information.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division when foliage dies back. Seed may not come true

Pests

May be attacked by narcissus bulb fly or slugs

Diseases

May be subject to snowdrop grey mould

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenGreenhouseConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years