snowdrop 'Wasp'
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A bulbous perennial, to 20cm in height, with erect, narrow, grey-green leaves and, in late winter, solitary, nodding, white flowers with long, narrow, outer segments. The short, inner segments have a large, green mark like a blurred X
Scientific classification
- Species
- snowdrop 'Wasp' (Galanthus 'Wasp')
- Genus
- Galanthus
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of snowdrop 'Wasp'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of snowdrop 'Wasp'
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snowdrop 'Wasp' care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer at emergence and again after flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or by division when foliage dies back. Seed may not come true
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer in sun or partial shade. See snowdrop cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to snowdrop grey mould
Pests
May be susceptible to narcissus bulb fly
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