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Galanthus ‘Atkinsii’ (Snowdrop)

Snowdrop 'Atkinsii', Galanthus atkinsonii, Galanthus nivalis 'Atkinsii'

AGM Award
Galanthus 'Atkinsii', Snowdrop 'Atkinsii', Galanthus atkinsonii, Galanthus nivalis 'Atkinsii', early flowering bulb, winter bulb, white flowering bulb, White winter flowers

Very early and vigorous, award-winning Galanthus ‘Atkinsii’ is a distinctive and great garden Snowdrop. It produces nodding white flowers with long and slender outer petals which nicely enclose inner petals bearing a prominent green heart-shaped mark at their tips. Slightly honey-scented, the dainty blooms rise atop the foliage of erect, glaucous leaves in late winter – early spring. Introduced in the 1870s, this small bulbous perennial is one of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, adding several weeks of color and beauty to the garden. Easy to grow, it is best massed in sweeping drifts under large deciduous trees or planted along walks or paths where these charming beauties can be easily admired.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
  • Grows up to 8-10 inches tall (20-25 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. Great in clusters in rock gardens or border fronts too.
  • 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 division when the 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 Amaryllidaceae
Genus Galanthus
Common names Snowdrop
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spread 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spacing 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Depth 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Pathways, Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard
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Galanthus nivalis Sandersii Group (Snowdrop)
Galanthus ‘S. Arnott’ (Snowdrop)
Galanthus ‘Magnet’ (Snowdrop)

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Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite)
Scilla bifolia (Alpine Squill)
Cyclamen coum (Persian Violet)
Helleborus x hybridus ‘Double Ellen Pink’ (Hellebore)
Helleborus Anna’s Red (Hellebore)
Crocus tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant’ (Early Crocus)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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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 Amaryllidaceae
Genus Galanthus
Common names Snowdrop
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early)
Winter
Height 8" - 10"
(20cm - 25cm)
Spread 3" - 6"
(8cm - 15cm)
Spacing 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Depth 2" - 3"
(5cm - 8cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees
Garden Uses Pathways, Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, City and Courtyard
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