Galanthus nivalis ‘Oosterhouw'

A distinctive Galanthus nivalis found by Gert-Jan van der Kolk in 2002 in the park of Landhuis Oosterhouw at Leens, Groningen, Netherlands, and named for the estate. The flowers carry fresh green markings which soften and fade upwards into a delicate pale yellow, giving the flower an unusual, almost washed-watercolour effect. Oosterhouw itself is renowned for its extensive collection of snowdrops, with thousands naturalised through the historic garden and parkland. A particularly interesting Dutch nivalis, combining a well-documented provenance with subtle colouring rather than the usual hard-edged green markings.

● Hardiness: H6, -20 to -15°C

● Height: 12–15 cm

● Spread: 8–12 cm

● Flowers: January–February