Galanthus bursanus (Bursa Snowdrop)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Galanthus |
| Species | bursanus |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Discovered in Bursa, Northwest Turkey in 2019 by Turkish botanist Yildiz Konca and named by Aaron Davis from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Ukrainian snowdrop expert Dimitri Zubov. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Division of clumps either 'in the green' or dormant. |
| Notable Specimens | Two know locations near the the city of Bursa in Northwest Turkey. |
| Habitat | Found on limestone rocky outcrops on the edge of oak forests at 500 m. |
| Flower Description | Very fragrant flowers held on bare stems. |