Galanthus 'Shepton Merlin'
(Snowdrop 'Shepton Merlin')
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 leaves are lanceolate to strap-shaped and upright. Elegant, snow-white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The Blooms have three shorter, notched inner petals that are almost entirely green. Three longer outer petals are oval in shape and rounded at the tips. 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.
The correct botanical name is Galanthus (Imperial Group) 'Shepton Merlin'
Flower:
Fragrant white flowers are bell-shaped and pendent. The blooms have three shorter, notched inner tepals (petals) that are almost entirely green. Three longer outer tepals are oval in shape and rounded at the tips. 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 are 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.