Giant Snowdrop 'Elwesii'

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Named after Henry John Elwes, a Victorian plant hunter who discovered it in Turkey in 1874. Elwes was a giant of a man at 6'5", a fitting namesake!

Welcome the new gardening year with the magnificent Giant Snowdrop, Galanthus elwesii! A true garden classic and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety stands out with its impressively large, nodding white bells, each delicately marked with emerald green on the inner petals. Blooming exceptionally early, often from January, their honey-scented flowers are a vital lifeline for early pollinators. Plant them in generous drifts under deciduous trees, at the front of borders, or in patio pots to brighten the last days of winter. They partner beautifully with the golden yellows of Winter Aconite for a truly spectacular early spring display. A must-have for every UK garden!

Botanical name Galanthus elwesii
Flower colour White with green inner markings
Bulb size 5/+ cm
Established height 20cm
Established spread 8cm
Plant spacing Approx. 150 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Grey-green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full Sun, Partial Shade
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Naturalising, Underplanting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Choose a spot in dappled shade, such as beneath deciduous trees or shrubs, where they can naturalise into a beautiful carpet. They thrive in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil and are perfect for woodland gardens, rockeries, borders, and containers.

How to Plant:

For best results, plant bulbs 10cm deep and 8-10cm apart in the autumn. Plant with the pointed end facing upwards. If your soil is heavy clay, add a layer of grit to the planting hole to improve drainage. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.

Aftercare:

Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering; this feeds the bulb for next year's display. To propagate, lift and divide clumps 'in the green' (just after flowering has finished but while the leaves are still green) every few years.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Rodent resistant

Perfect for pots

Naturalising

Giant Snowdrop 'Elwesii' - Harding & Bloom

Giant Snowdrop 'Elwesii'

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset