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Galanthus 'Curly' (Snowdrop 'Curly')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Curly' is a compact, vigorous, clump-forming, bulbous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, from late winter into spring, upright stems bearing nodding, white flowers with larger outer petals and smaller inner petals, each marked with a bright green x.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.2 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. 'In the green' plants are easier to establish than bulbs.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset and skin contact may irritate.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove leaves only after they have completely died back.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Narcissus bulb fly

Diseases

Grey mould

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Divide and replant bulbs in autumn or early spring

Plant snow drops 'in the green'

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