Galanthus nivalis 'Tippy Green'
(Snowdrop 'Tippy Green')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Year of Introduction - 2010
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, white and green flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms have three shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with a green inverted 'U' at the tip. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape and have green veining at the tips. 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 and green flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms have three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals), each marked with a green inverted 'U' at the tip. Three longer outer tepals are oval in shape and have green veining 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 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 the bulbs from drought during the summer months.