‘Cuinia’—Slightly later and faintly fragrant.
hyemalis—Long-stemmed ferny leaves with clear yellow flowers. The variety cilicica has deeper-colored flowers and brownish leaves.
‘Tubergeni’—A hybrid with larger golden flowers.
CARE. Soil woodsy, not too acid. (Plant is dormant in summer.)
PROPAGATION. Division of roots.
SPECIAL USES. Rock gardens, pockets atop walls, forcing.
Galanthus nivalis Amaryllidaceae Snowdrop
An early-flowering plant that often has blooms sticking up through March snow. The narrow leaves form a base for six-inch stems with fragrant white bell-shaped flowers.
Several varieties are available: flore-pleno, double; maximus, larger and less frail-looking flowers; viride-apice, white petals tipped with green.
CARE. Soil heavy, moist, and cool. Considerable shade, but only opens fully in the sun. Top-dress with manure in the fall. Hardy.