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Galanthus 'Peg Sharples'

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A perennial bulb, to around 20cm high, with pairs of broad, flat, slightly grey-green leaves. Solitary, nodding white flowers are produced in late winter, with inner petals marked with an x shape, dark green near the tips and paler towards the base of the petals

Scientific classification

Species: Galanthus 'Peg Sharples' (Galanthus 'Peg Sharples')
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: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Galanthus 'Peg Sharples'

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 Galanthus 'Peg Sharples'

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Galanthus 'Peg Sharples' care guide

Moderate watering, reduce irrigation once foliage fades in late spring
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, reduce irrigation once foliage fades in late spring

Fertilizing

Spring bulb nutrient feed biweekly pre-bloom then stop after flowering

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division as the foliage dies back, or by twin scaling when bulbs are dormant. See bulb propagation

Growing

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in part shade but will tolerate full sun as long as the soil is consistently moist. See snowdrop cultivation for more detailed advice

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