Overview
Galanthus 'Phantom' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus 'Phantom' 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 'Phantom' is a cultivar of Galanthus, a genus of small, bulbous perennials known for their linear or strap-like foliage and solitary, nodding white blooms often marked with green. This clump-forming bulb produces foliage in shades of green, grey, and silver. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for a variety of garden settings, 'Phantom' is ideal for city gardens, rockeries, and underplanting, offering 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 'Phantom' 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 'Phantom'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Narcissus bulb fly
- Disease resistance
- Snowdrop grey mould
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Galanthus 'Phantom'?
Galanthus 'Phantom' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Galanthus 'Phantom' need?
Galanthus 'Phantom' 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 'Phantom' hardy in the UK?
Galanthus 'Phantom' 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 'Phantom'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Galanthus genus
- Galanthussnowdrop
- Galanthus alpinus var. alpinusCaucasian snowdrop
- Galanthus elwesii 'Byrkley'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine'greater snowdrop 'Cinderdine'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Cross Eyes'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Kencot Kali'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Mount Everest'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Snow Fox'