Galanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear' (3 bulbs)
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Galanthus elwesii ‘Polar Bear’ is an exquisite and rare snowdrop cultivar, admired for its large, nodding white blooms with elegant, elongated outer petals and distinctive inner markings. Flowering in late winter to early spring, it brings brightness and purity to the garden when little else is in bloom. A robust and hardy variety, ‘Polar Bear’ thrives in drifts under trees, in borders, or naturalised in grass, gradually multiplying to form enchanting carpets of early-season flowers.
Why We Like It:
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Large, Elegant Blooms: Striking white flowers with graceful elongated petals.
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Late Winter Beauty: Flowers when little else is in the garden.
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Excellent Naturaliser: Spreads steadily to create drifts over time.
What to Know:
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Sun and Soil: Prefers partial shade and moist but well-drained soil.
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Planting Depth: Set bulbs 8–10 cm deep in autumn for strong establishment.
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Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart to allow for natural spreading.
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Watering: Keep soil moist in active growth, but avoid waterlogging.
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Low Maintenance: Allow foliage to die back naturally to replenish bulbs.
Flower Color:
Pure white with subtle green inner markings
Planting Months:
September
October
November
Flowering Months:
January
February
Height and Spread:
At full growth, Galanthus elwesii ‘Polar Bear’ reaches about 15–20 cm in height × 5–10 cm spread, creating elegant early-season carpets of snowdrops.
