Galanthus — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Galanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Galanthus nivalis
Galanthus nivalis
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Cultivation
Galanthus nivalis is a moderately hardy plant, the buld able to withstand temperatures down to at least -15°c. Prefers a position in cool, dappled shade in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil that does not become excessively dry in the summer. Prefers a moist heavy loam, growing well in grass or amongst shrubs.
Full cultivation guide →Galanthus woronowii
Galanthus woronowii
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Cultivation
Galanthus woronowii is a moderately hardy plant, the buld able to withstand temperatures down to at least -15°c. Prefers a position in cool, dappled shade in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil that does not become excessively dry in the summer. A mulch of leafmould, applied after the plants die down in spring, is beneficial.
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