Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno

Double Snowdrops
Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno

Celebrate the coming of spring with these exceptional flowers, known for their luxurious, full blooms and extended flowering season compared to the standard snowdrop. From 1731, these heirloom Double Snowdrops have a layer of milky-white flowers - up to 1" - tipped in emerald green, appearing above strappy dark green foliage. Snowdrops are some of the first flowers to emerge in spring, usually in Feb to March, and tolerate moist areas more than most bulbs. 

Best massed in sweeping drifts or in clusters of at least 10 bulbs in areas where they can naturalize. Also lovely in the front of borders, along walkways, and in containers by entryways. These plants are native to Europe, and are in the Amaryllis family.

These plants aren't just charming, they are also extremely low maintenance!

🦌Deer resistant: these plants are deer and rodent resistant.

🌳Juglone resistant: these plants can be planted near Black Walnut trees.

🌞Sunlight: plant in full sun to partial shade.

Plant 4" deep and space 2" to 4" apart.  5-8" T 

Zones: 3-8, cold hardy down to -40F.

💚Plant Nerd: These plants have many names! Sometimes referred to as Milk flowers and also noted for their tendency to bloom when it is snowing in late winter, Galanthus means "milk" and "flower" in Greek, whereas nivalis means "snow" in Latin; Flore Pleno means "with a double flower" in Latin. The French common name is "perce-neige", which translates to Snow Piercer, describing how these plants are adapted to shoot through the snow and then promptly unfurl their delightful little blooms.

They have been treasured by gardeners since at least 1731, where there is written historical documentation of Flore Pleno being the first named cultivar of Galanthus (Snowdrops). However, the first botanical art of 'Flore Pleno' appeared even earlier, in 1703. 

While these plants aren't edible, Galanthus plants create some interesting substances with advanced medicinal uses, such as galantamine. It has been used as a treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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