Galanthus 'Heffalump'
(Snowdrop 'Heffalump')
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 lanceolate to strap-shaped and upright. Double snow-white flowers are pendent and bell-shaped. The Blooms have a double layer of shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with a green inverted 'U' at the tip, and a green spot at the base. The longer outer petals are narrow and oblong in shape. The Blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in late winter. The flowers have a sweet scent which is best appreciated when brought indoors.
Flower:
Fragrant white flowers are pendent and bell-shaped. The blooms have a double layer of shorter, notched inner tepals (petals), each marked with a green inverted 'U' at the tip and a green spot at the base. Longer outer petals are narrow and oblong in shape. The blooms are held singly on upright stems and are produced in February. This type 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 lanceolate to strap-shaped. Each bulb produces two (occasionally three) upright, Basal Leaves.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to 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 drought during the summer months.