Galanthus ‘elwesii’ Snowdrop Bulbs

Bring an early taste of spring to your garden with Galanthus elwesii, also known as the Giant Snowdrop or Greater Snowdrop. One of the earliest bulbs to bloom, these charming white flowers emerge from late winter into early spring, often flowering when much of the garden is still dormant.

Easy to grow and excellent for naturalizing, Galanthus elwesii is a hardy perennial that returns year after year, gradually forming beautiful colonies. Its nodding white flowers are especially lovely planted beneath trees, along woodland paths, in rock gardens, or naturalized throughout the landscape. It is also deer-resistant, making it a dependable choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Why You'll Love It

• Very early spring blooms
• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Excellent for naturalizing
• Deer resistant
• Hardy perennial that returns year after year
• Beautiful for woodland gardens, borders and rock gardens
• Also known as Giant Snowdrop, Greater Snowdrop and Elwes's Snowdrop
  

Plant Details

Planting & Care

Plant bulbs in the fall, from September through December, about 2 inches deep and 3 inches apart. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established, Galanthus elwesii is easy to care for and can naturalize over time, creating larger clusters of early-season blooms.