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Galanthus nivalis 'Tiny'

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A dwarf perennial bulb, to around 15cm high, with pairs of upright, narrow, slightly grey-green leaves. Solitary, nodding white flowers are produced in late winter or early spring, with an olive green ovary above the petals, and narrow inner petals marked with a small inverse u shape at the tip

Scientific classification

Species: Galanthus nivalis 'Tiny' (Galanthus nivalis 'Tiny')
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: Spring · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Galanthus nivalis 'Tiny'

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 nivalis 'Tiny'

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Galanthus nivalis 'Tiny' care guide

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moist soil during active growth, then reduce watering after foliage yellows

Fertilizing

Light bulb fertilizer at emergence and again 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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