Galanthus ikariae Bak.
Ikaria snowdrop
A bulbous perennial to 15cm, with broad, green foliage and single, white, nodding flowers. It is a late to very late flowering species. The pure white outer petals open to reveal inner petals with a single, large green mark that covers more than half their length
Synonyms
Galanthus ikariae subsp. ikariaeGalanthus snogerupii
see moreGalanthus ikariae subsp. snogerupii
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Green White | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Galanthus are dwarf bulbous perennials with linear or strap-shaped leaves, and solitary, often honey-scented, nodding flowers with 3 white outer tepals and 3 smaller inner ones often marked with green
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Aegean Islands
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. See snowdrop cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or division when foliage dies back
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to narcissus bulb fly
Diseases
May be susceptible to snowdrop grey mould
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