Galanthus elwesii
The classic species has two green marks on the inner petals but single-marked seedlings are common. The single-marked ones are known as var. monostictus and are often much earlier flowering in October to January, They can be very vigorous. The leaves are broad, distinctly grey-green and have a hooded/cupped tip. There are usually two per bulb, but three and four leaved varieties are known. Some varieties are good clumpers. Bulbs tend to be larger than G. nivalis. They grow well in drier, sunnier sites and when suited, especially on limey soils, can seed freely and naturalise well. Originally from all of Southern Turkey, often growing on sunny open slopes as well as part-shade under trees.
All plants sold and shipped in 9cm pots
