Galanthus elwesii 'Beluga'
(Snowdrop 'Beluga')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in The Netherlands
Discovered By - Raised by P Van Den Berg, plant breeder
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 12cm
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 a green inverted 'V' at the tip that merges with a large (nearly heart-shaped) spot. Three larger outer petals are pear-shaped and flare outwards. The flowers are held singly on upright stems and are produced in late winter. The Blooms have a sweet scent 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 marked with a green inverted 'V' at the tip that merges with a large (nearly heart-shaped) spot. Three larger outer tepals are pear-shaped and flare outwards. The flowers 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.