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Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus
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Flower colour

Funnel/trumpet shaped
Foliage:

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Foliage colour

Strap-like

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Well drained

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Aquatic

Bog/marginal

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Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus (Giant snowdrop) size and shape
15cm
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Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus

Giant snowdrop
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Scientific family:Amaryllidaceae
Type:Bulb
Origin:Asia: Turkey
Lifecycle:Deciduous
Garden style:Cottage/informal, town/courtyard, woodland or wildflower
Position:Lawn, border, underplanting, rockeries or containers
Soil:Clay, loam, sand, chalk, silt or rich
Wildlife:Deer resistant
pH:Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:North, south, east or west
Exposure:Sheltered or exposed
Shape:Bushy
Maintenance:Little or no maintenance
Health caution:Mildly poisonous and skin irritant
Time to maturity:2-5 years
Spacing:8cm
Planting depth:5cm

Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus is from southern Turkey and is characterised by a large, well formed single spot. It flowers February to May in nature, October to March in the garden.

Galanthus elwesii is one of the three major groups of Galanthus in cultivation, primarily identified by its size (it grows up to 30cm tall), its broad glaucus leaves, and characteristically large green marking.

Galanthus, commonly known as snowdrops, are a classic herald of spring in the northern hemisphere.

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Accessibility description

Its flowers are green, white or variegated/multi-coloured funnel/trumpet shaped. Its leaves are strap-like and green - medium or grey. This galanthusIt is in category h4 (-10c) and is most accustomed to moist well drained soil. Prefers partial shade.

Cultivars
Galanthus elwesii 'Leckford Form' Leckford Form
Galanthus elwesii 'Bush Mills' Bush Mills
Galanthus elwesii 'Hiemalis' Hiemalis
Galanthus elwesii 'Marjorie Brown' Marjorie Brown
Galanthus elwesii 'Comet' Comet
Galanthus elwesii 'Hillier' Hillier
Galanthus elwesii 'Moya's Green' Moya's Green
Galanthus elwesii 'Godfrey Owen' Godfrey Owen
Galanthus elwesii 'Petrasey' Petrasey
Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus 'Smaragdsplitter' Smaragdsplitter
Galanthus elwesii var. elwesii 'Paradise Giant' Paradise Giant
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Image of Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus at RHS Wisely in winter Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus at RHS Wisely in winter
Image of Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus at RHS Wisely in winter Galanthus elwesii var. monostictus at RHS Wisely in winter
by Harry Smart
Last updated 15 Nov 2012