Galanthus 'Moby Dick' — Clump forming

Overview

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus 'Moby Dick' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, rock garden, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, garden edging, underplanting of roses and shrubs and flower borders and beds.

About

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family, known for its green, grey, or silver foliage. Like other Galanthus, it produces solitary, nodding white blooms in winter and spring, often with a sweet fragrance and distinctive tepal markings. This cultivar thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, suitable for a range of soil types and pH levels, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for various garden settings including rock gardens, borders, and underplanting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Galanthus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Green, Grey, Silver
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Galanthus 'Moby Dick'

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Narcissus bulb fly
Disease resistance: Snowdrop grey mould

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Galanthus 'Moby Dick'?

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Galanthus 'Moby Dick' need?

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Galanthus 'Moby Dick' hardy in the UK?

Galanthus 'Moby Dick' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Galanthus 'Moby Dick'?

Seed, Division.

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