Galanthus 'Peg Sharples'
(Snowdrop 'Peg Sharples')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Discovered By - Selected by Peg Sharples, a snowdrop enthusiast
Year of Introduction - 1960's
Season of Interest - Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 15cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: A low-growing, bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Fleshy grey-green to mid-green Basal Leaves are strap-shaped and upright. Delicate snow-white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms have three shorter, notched inner petals, each marked with pale green shading and a darker green, inverted 'V' at the tip. Sometimes the marks merge to form an 'X' shape. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape and are pointed and curved inwards at the tips, resembling claws. The flowers 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 bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms have three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals), each marked with pale green shading and a darker green inverted 'V' at the tip. Sometimes the marks merge and form an 'X' shape. Three longer outer tepals are oval in shape, pointed and curved inwards at the tips, resembling claws. 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. Each bulb produces two (occasionally three) upright, Basal Leaves.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: 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 the bulbs from drought during the summer months.