Snowdrops 'Galanthus Elwesii' are one of the earliest flowering snowdrops, producing elegant white, honey-scented blooms with distinctive green markings from as early as January. These larger-than-average flowers rise above broad grey-green foliage, reaching approximately 10cm in height and bringing welcome colour to the winter garden when very little else is in flower.

An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, Galanthus Elwesii is perfect for naturalising beneath deciduous trees, in woodland gardens, lawns, borders and containers. These reliable snowdrops multiply over time to create beautiful drifts of winter flowers while providing an important early nectar source for bees emerging during mild winter days.

Key Features
✓ Elegant large white flowers with green markings
✓ Very early flowering from January
✓ Flowering height of approximately 10cm
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit
✓ Excellent for naturalising
✓ Perfect for woodland gardens, lawns and containers
✓ Returns year after year with increasing displays
✓ Attractive to bees and pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 10cm (4 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: August onwards
✓ Flowers: January
✓ Position: partial shade or full sun
✓ Soil: moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 5cm (2 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 5cm (2 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for lawns, woodland gardens, rockeries, borders and containers

Aftercare
Keep the soil moist while plants are actively growing. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can replenish their energy for the following season. Leave bulbs undisturbed to naturalise, or divide congested clumps "in the green" immediately after flowering if required.