Galanthus ‘Hippolyta’

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Galanthus ‘Hippolyta,’ named for the Amazon queen of Greek mythology, is one of the fine Greatorex double Snowdrops raised by H. A. Greatorex of Norwich, England, in the 1940s. The outer petals of the bowl-shaped blossoms enclose whorls of neatly trimmed inner petals heavily marked with green. An exceptional hybrid form.

The species in this small genus bloom very early, and their graceful white flowers are extremely welcome in a landscape as the snow retreats. They thrive in rich, woodsy soil and show best in deciduous shade, under bushes or trees or along woodland paths. Like other members of the Amaryllis family, Snowdrops are avoided by deer and voles.

For more information on the growing and care of Galanthus, click Growing Guide.