Galanthus reginae-olgae
Galanthus reginae-olgae
Galanthus reginae-olgae
Galanthus reginae-olgae
Galanthus reginae-olgae
Regina's Snowdrop
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Description
The Galanthus reginae-olgae, commonly known as the Queen Olga's Snowdrop, is also called the Autumn Snowdrop, as it usually blooms in October, unlike the famous Galanthus nivalis with its white bells tinged with green, signaling the end of winter. This species is native to the Taigetos mountains in the Peloponnese region, and is relatively easy to grow wherever winters are not too harsh. It is worth trying for southern gardeners who cannot accommodate the classic snowdrop. Remember to plant the bulbs when they are dormant, and they will reward you with long white bells out of season, multiplying to form attractive clumps of silver-striped ribbon-like leaves that persist through winter.
The Galanthus reginae-olgae subsp. reginae-olgae is a perennial herbaceous bulbous plant in the amaryllis family that grows spontaneously in relatively dry undergrowth in Sicily, Greece, and former Yugoslavia. In these regions, it prefers slightly cool and shaded places exposed to the north, often in thick humus between limestone rocks, in narrow gorges, along with a small fern called Adiantum capillus-veneris. Its cold resistance is usually estimated at around -12°C (10.4°F). It is a small bulbous perennial plant that blooms in autumn, just as the leaves begin to emerge. This snowdrop forms attractive clumps and reaches a height of 15 cm (6in) when in bloom. The evergreen foliage consists of upright, ribbon-like leaves, 10-15 cm (4-6in) long, with a glaucous green colour, crossed by a prominent silver midline. Each flower stem bears an outward-facing flower inclined towards the ground. The flowers consist of 3 long white sepals, topped by a small white central corolla with green V-shaped markings on the outside. The flowers are fragrant and nectar-rich. The foliage turns yellow and disappears in spring, before the arrival of summer heat and drought. Snowdrops produce numerous bulblets that allow them to spread over time. The seeds are dispersed by ants.
The Galanthus reginae-olgae blooms at the same time as the autumn crocuses, such as Sternbergia lutea, the Naples cyclamen, and the Byzantine colchicum. It will thrive in a rockery, a sunny border, or a short grass meadow, but prefers humus-rich woodland areas. It can also be interesting to associate it with a small dry soil fern, which will occupy the space without smothering the snowdrops once their foliage has disappeared. This Snowdrop can be planted in many regions, in well-drained soil, but it dislikes excessively harsh winters and humid summers.
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Galanthus
reginae-olgae
Amaryllidaceae (Liliaceae)
Regina's Snowdrop
Southern Europe
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Planting and care
Plant autumn Snowdrop bulbs as soon as possible, ideally during the dormant period. Their hardiness is rated at -12 °C at the tip. Plant them 7 cm (3in) deep, spaced 5 cm (2in) apart, grouping them in sets of 15 or 20, at least. After that, the cultivation requires little care and we advise you to leave the clumps in place for several years. They will naturally proliferate.
Snowdrops appreciate contrasting climates and need a cold period to flower. They adapt to almost all soils, as long as they are well-drained and preferably rich in humus. These plants must not lack water during the growth period and they fear arid situations. The reginae-olgae species better tolerates dry summers than others, if the bulbs are planted in the shade. In the south, it is therefore advisable to plant them in a shaded location, while they tolerate direct sunlight very well in cooler regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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