Galanthus nivalis 'Blonde Inge'
(Snowdrop 'Blonde Inge')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Discovered in Germany
Year of Introduction - 1993
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 15cm
Width - 10cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A low-growing, bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Fleshy grey-green to mid-green Basal Leaves are strap-shaped and upright. Delicate snow-white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms are composed of three shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with a yellow inverted 'U' at the tip. Three longer, outer petals are oval in shape. The Blooms are held singly on upright stems and produced from mid to late winter. The Blooms have a sweet scent which is best appreciated when brought indoors.
Galanthus nivalis 'Blonde Inge' was discovered growing in a cemetery in Germany in 1977 and was introduced into general cultivation in 1993.
Flower:
Fragrant, pure white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms are composed of three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals) each marked with a yellow inverted 'U' at the tip. Three longer, outer tepals are oval in shape. The blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in January and February. Unusually, this cultivar has green ovaries despite the yellow markings on the inner segments.
Flower colour: White, yellow
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: January, February
Foliage:
Fleshy grey-green to mid-green leaves are strap-shaped. The leaves are held in upright pairs at the base of the plant.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Protect the soil from drought in summer.