Galanthus elwesii  var.monostictus 'B. Britten'
(Snowdrop 'B. Britten')

Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Year of Introduction - 2013
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 15cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The Grounds

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. Each Bloom has three shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with a green 'X'. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape 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.

There seems to be confusion surrounding the name. It may also be listed under Galanthus elwesii 'Benjamin Britten'.

Flower:

Fragrant white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms have three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals), each marked with a green 'X'. Three longer outer tepals are oval in shape 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 strap-shaped to lanceolate. Each bulb produces two (occasionally three) upright, Basal Leaves.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped to lanceolate

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.