Galanthus bursanus (Bursa Snowdrop)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusGalanthus
Speciesbursanus
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginDiscovered 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.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJanuary, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

PropagationDivision of clumps either 'in the green' or dormant.
Notable SpecimensTwo know locations near the the city of Bursa in Northwest Turkey.
HabitatFound on limestone rocky outcrops on the edge of oak forests at 500 m.
Flower DescriptionVery fragrant flowers held on bare stems.

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