Galanthus nivalis Sandersii Group (Snowdrop)

Noted for its brilliant look, Galanthus nivalis Sandersii group is a slightly different Snowdrop which originates from Northumberland. It features dainty, nodding white flowers with a bright gold ovary which hangs from an arching, lime-green pedicel. The inner petals are attractively adorned with conspicuous golden-yellow dots.

Noted for its brilliant look, Galanthus nivalis Sandersii group is a slightly different Snowdrop which originates from Northumberland. It features dainty, nodding white flowers with a bright gold ovary which hangs from an arching, lime-green pedicel. The inner petals are attractively adorned with conspicuous golden-yellow dots. The blooms rise atop a foliage of narrow, gray-green leaves in late winter – early spring. Less vigorous and slower-growing than other Snowdrops, this luminous bulbous perennial is one of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, adding several weeks of color and beauty to the garden.

  • Grows up to 4-6 inches tall (10-15 cm). Once established, it naturalizes well and comes back year after year.
  • Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils that provide sufficient nutrients in part shade.
  • Best planted en masse in sweeping drifts in woodlands, lawns or under deciduous trees. Also great in clusters in rock gardens or border fronts.
  • Low maintenance, it doesn't need weeding or deadheading!
  • Deer and critter resistant, it is virtually disease and trouble free!
  • Plant the bulbs 2-3 in. deep (5-7 cm) and space 2-3 in. apart (5-7 cm) in fall. 
  • Allow the foliage to die back naturally to replenish the bulb's energy for next year's growth and flowers.
  • Propagate by seed, sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or division when foliage dies back. Seed may not come true
  • Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact might irritate.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 8

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2
Plant Type Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family Galanthus – Snowdrops
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)Winter
Height 4"
– 6"
(10cm
– 15cm)
Spread 3"
– 6"
(7cm
– 15cm)
Spacing 2″
– 3″
(5cm
– 7cm)
Depth 2"
– 3"
(5cm
– 7cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow