Queen Olga's Snowdrop (Galanthus reginae) is an elegant early spring bulb, offering delicate white, nodding flowers with distinctive green markings on its inner petals.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or partial shade, especially during the summer months. Can tolerate some morning sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, but not waterlogged. Reduce watering after flowering.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool
25% intensity
Requires a period of cold dormancy. Ideal temperatures are between 0°C and 10°C during winter.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil begins to dry out, especially during the growing season. Allow the soil to become slightly moist between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to bulb rot.
Reduce watering once the foliage starts to yellow and die back.
Pruning is generally not required for Galanthus reginae. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering; this replenishes the bulb's energy stores for the following year.
Remove any dead or damaged leaves only after they have completely yellowed and dried.
Galanthus reginae can be propagated by division of the bulbs after flowering, while they are still green and plump. Sow seeds immediately after collection in moist soil.
Natural increase through offsets is also common, leading to naturalizing colonies over time.
Repotting is usually only necessary when the bulbs become overcrowded, typically every 3-5 years. This is best done in late summer or early autumn after the foliage has completely died back.
Use a well-draining potting mix and ensure the bulbs are planted at the correct depth.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Species | Galanthus reginae |
Similar in genus Galanthus
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