John Gray snowdrop
Galanthus 'John Gray'
RHS AGM 2016, AM-RHS 1972; FCC 1996
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
Size4 to 8 inches tall4 to 8 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Notes
'John Gray' snowdrop (Galanthus 'John Gray') is a bulb for woodland gardens, early color, and naturalizing. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade. It blooms early, often in late winter, and the nodding white flowers are extra large with inner petals that are nearly all green. Flowers may break through the snow. The breeder was 'John Gray'.
Pairs well with Snake Eyes hosta, Artist tulip, and Bush honeysuckle.