Galanthus plicatus 'Diggory'
(Snowdrop 'Diggory')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 15cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A low-growing, bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Fleshy grey-green to dark green Basal Leaves are strap-shaped and upright. Elegant snow-white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms are composed of three green shorter, inner petals with white, notched tips. Three longer outer petals are pear-shaped, crinkled and curve inwards at the tips. The Blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in midwinter. The flowers have a sweet fragrance which is best appreciated when brought indoors.
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Flower:
Fragrant white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms are composed of three green, shorter inner tepals (petals) that have notched, white tips. Three longer outer tepals are pear-shaped, crinkled and curve inwards at the tips. The blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in February. This cultivar has green ovaries.
Flower colour: White, green
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: February
Foliage:
Grey-green to dark green leaves are strap-shaped. The bulbs produce two (occasionally three) upright, Basal Leaves.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped
Poison Information:
This plant 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 from draught during the summer months.