Galanthus flore pleno

Snowdrops

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Welcome Spring with Early Bloomers!
Double Snowdrops. A backdrop of white petals cradles a cluster of smaller white petals slashed with green striping. The robust flowers return each year in greater numbers braving cooler temps. Galanthus Flore Pleno will naturalize by bulb offsets. Plant along walkways or paths where these charmers can be easily appreciated.

Code BGAFP

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 2-3"

Spacing Plant 4" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-7

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 5

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • Dry Shade Tolerant

Galanthus General Information

They prefer cool climates and grow well under deciduous trees. Will not self-seed, but will naturalize by bulb offsets.

Galanthus Plant Care

Plant 4" apart and 3" deep. Provide full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Allow the foliage to yellow before removing from the garden. Interested in forcing bulbs? Visit our Useful Links page.

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We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December