Galanthus 'Lapwing'
(Snowdrop 'Lapwing')
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 mid-green Basal Leaves are lanceolate to strap-shaped and upright. Delicate snow-white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms have three shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with green shading towards the base and a prominent 'X' at the tip. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced in late winter. The Blooms have a sweet fragrance which is best appreciated when brought indoors.
Flower:
Fragrant white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms have three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals), each with green shading towards the base and a large 'X' at the tip. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape. 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 mid-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.