Description
Intro: 1808. G. plicatus was named by German botanist F.A. Marchall von Bieberstein in 1819. Originally occurring in the Crimea. The name plicatus (pleated, folded) refers to the shape of the leaf, which is an important characteristic for this Galanthus and all its derived forms. Incidentally, there are many forms of this larger snowdrop in circulation. The inner petals have a green spot on the tip. The bell-shaped flowers are white on the outside.
BELONGS TO THE FAMILY OF AMARYLLIDACEAE
To date, nineteen species of snowdrop are known. This could well change, and not all botanists agree on this number. Species occur in the wild somewhere in the world. Many snowdrops are very variable, and if someone discovers an unusual snowdrop and gives it a name, another cultivar is added. Thanks to all these different species and cultivars, it is possible to have snowdrops blooming in the garden from autumn until April. It is important to plant the bulbs immediately upon arrival.
