Galanthus krasnovii, a species of snowdrop, is a charming bulbous perennial with delicate white, nodding flowers that appear in late winter or early spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade to full sun
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade under deciduous trees, or morning sun.
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth
50% intensity
Reduce watering as foliage yellows and dies back.
Loamy
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Cold hardy
25% intensity
Requires a period of winter chilling to initiate flowering.
Light feeding in spring
25% intensity
Use balanced fertilizer or compost; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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All parts of the plant are toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot, especially during dormancy.
Pruning is generally not required for Galanthus krasnovii. Remove any dead or yellowing foliage only after it has fully died back naturally.
This allows the plant to store energy in its bulbs for the following year's bloom. Avoid cutting back green leaves prematurely.
Propagate Galanthus krasnovii by dividing established clumps in late spring or early summer, just after flowering, when the bulbs are dormant. Replant the divisions immediately into well-drained soil.
Seeds can be sown fresh in autumn, but flowering may take several years.
Repotting is usually only necessary if bulbs become overcrowded, which typically occurs every 3-5 years. The best time to repot is during summer dormancy.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and ensure the bulbs are planted at the correct depth, typically 5-7 cm below the surface.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Snowdrop (Galanthus krasnovii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Species | Galanthus krasnovii |
Similar in genus Galanthus
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