Multi-Colored Snowdrops Do Non-White Snowdrops Exist

Can you get Coloured snowdrops?
How many varieties of snowdrop are there?
What color are snowdrops?
Are there blue snowdrops?
Is it illegal to pick snowdrops?
How quickly do Snowdrops multiply?
Are snowdrops toxic to dogs?
What are tall snowdrops called?
What is the most expensive snowdrop bulb?
Do snowdrops like sun or shade?
Do snowdrops smell?
Do snowdrops spread?

Can you get Coloured snowdrops?

Certain snowdrop species display a hint of color. One example is the giant snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii), which displays conspicuous green blotches on the inner part of the flowers. ... A couple of Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus cultivars also produce some color within the inner segments.

How many varieties of snowdrop are there?

There are about 20 known species of snowdrop, native to Europe and the Middle East. Probably the most common species are Galanthus nivalis, Galanthus elwesii and Galanthus plicatus. Many hybrid snowdrops have arisen from just these three species.

What color are snowdrops?

Flower Color: White with single green V marking on inner segment of blossom. Larger flowers, leaves, and overall size than G. nivalis. For more about giant snowdrops.

Are there blue snowdrops?

Characteristics. Scilla Siberica is one of Springs earliest bloomers, producing intense blue, bell shaped nodding flowers (1-3 per stem), each bulb producing 3-4 flower stems above a grassy foilage in March/April. ... It combines nicely with chionodoxa, which flowers a bit earlier and overlaps with Galanthus (Snowdrops).

Is it illegal to pick snowdrops?

Digging up or picking snowdrops and other 'wild' flowers is illegal unless you have the permission of the owner. Some plants are specifically protected by law and cannot be dug up even with permission.

How quickly do Snowdrops multiply?

1 Answer. The grape like fruits are the seed pods. Yes, you can grow snowdrops from seed, but for most bulbs it will take 2-4 years from seed to bulb. Given how many seeds each one can produce this is easily your fastest way.

Are snowdrops toxic to dogs?

Snowdrops, those pretty, unassuming signs of Spring are also surprisingly toxic to dogs. The Veterinary Poisons Information Service only see a few cases each year (usually around February/ March time) and more than half of these will have adverse clinical signs, with the most common being gastrointestinal (tummy)upset.

What are tall snowdrops called?

Leucojum are like the bigger brother of snowdrops, still with dainty white nodding flowers but taller and more robust looking. ... vernum Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is the first to flower, usually between February and March, hence known as the spring snowflake.

What is the most expensive snowdrop bulb?

On Thursday 16 February at 14:40 after a bidding frenzy of over 30 bidders Thompson & Morgan, the Ipswich based mail order seed company, acquired the world's most expensive snowdrop Galanthus woronowii 'Elizabeth Harrison' for £725.

Do snowdrops like sun or shade?

Snowdrops are a woodland plant which means ideal growing conditions are partial shade and moist but well-drained soil preferably with some leaf mould in it.

Do snowdrops smell?

A flower with a fresh, green floral perfume note. The fragrance of snowdrops is not particularly strong. In perfumery, the essence of Snowdrop adds a freshness and coolness to a fragrance accord or scent.

Do snowdrops spread?

Snowdrops spread quite fast so it is worthwhile dividing clumps every few years to increase their rate of multiplication. Divide into clusters of three to five bulbs if you are pressed for time and singling bulbs will take too long.