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snowdrop 'Spindlestone Surprise'

Galanthus 'Spindlestone Surprise'

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Genus: Galanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Spindlestone Surprise' is a vigorous, clump-forming bulbous perennial with grey-green leaves and nodding flowers borne on stems to 30cm tall; each flower comprises pure white outer petals and white inner petals tipped with a yellow-green inverted 'U' shape and has a distinctive, bright yellow ovary

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

East FacingSouth FacingWest 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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division when foliage dies back

Pests

May be attacked by narcissus bulb fly

Diseases

May be subject to snowdrop grey mould

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatoryBog GardenSubmerged 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