Snowdrops are officially called Galanthus. This snowdrop is Galanthus elwessii with larger than normal blooms and a honey scent the other main species are Nivalis and Plicatus. The snowdrop is very hardy, grows in most soils and prefers partial shade.
Cultivation
The process was originally developed for narcissus, but works well with galanthus producing 10-30 new bulbs from one old one.
Waterperry Gardens Oxfordshire In the shade of Fountains Abbey for the National Trust.RHS Wisley SurreyHopton Hall DerbyshireEast Lambrook Garden Somerset Sherborne Gardens Somerset. Â Local gardens open for the National gardens SchemeBrandy Mount House Garden Hampshire National collection of snowdrops Easton Walled Garden & Little Ponton Hall LincolnshireBennington Lordship Hertfordshire Hodsock Priory Garden snowdrop display in February 2010 Angelsey Abbey.Heale Garden Welford Park WiltshirePainswick Rococo garden GloucestershireCambo Estate Fife Snowdrop Spectacular 1st February – 15th March See our favourite snowdrop locations in the top tenNational garden schemes from mid January For other sites in Scotland visit the Royal Botanic garden in Edinburgh or search the National Trust for Scotland web site. This is our selection unless you know better – if so let us know.
Check for open days in February and March for a day out to enjoy. You may also find snowdrops in unexpected locations. I snapped these pictures in Haworth church Bronte land.
Snowdrops in an alpine house at Harlow Carr.
Galanthophiles see beauty many varieties.
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