Galanthus 'Orange Prank' — Clump forming

Overview

Galanthus 'Orange Prank' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus 'Orange Prank' 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 'Orange Prank' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Galanthus, it features linear or strap-like foliage and solitary, nodding blooms with white outer tepals and smaller inner tepals often marked with green. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy in UK conditions (H5). It grows well in a variety of soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and underplanting, it offers seasonal interest in winter and spring.

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 'Orange Prank' 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 'Orange Prank'

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Galanthus 'Orange Prank'?

Galanthus 'Orange Prank' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Galanthus 'Orange Prank' need?

Galanthus 'Orange Prank' 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 'Orange Prank' hardy in the UK?

Galanthus 'Orange Prank' 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 'Orange Prank'?

Seed, Division.

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