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10 key snowdrops from Morlas Plants

1 Galanthus x valentinei ‘Miss Willmott’

Very free-flowering, with individual flowers that are delicate in appearance, giving it an elegant overall look. 15cm.

2 Galanthus elwesii ‘Fly Fishing’

An elegant, early flowerer with a very long, narrow pedicel and a deep-green ‘V’ to the inner segments. 20cm.

3 Galanthus x valentinei ‘Benton Magnet’

A short, vigorous snowdrop with large, single flowers. Bred by artist-gardener Cedric Morris at his home at Benton End in Suffolk. 12cm.

4 Galanthus nivalis ‘Trudy Spotted’

Beautifully shaped flowers with outer tepals marked in green. The inner petals are marked with a green heart. 16cm.

Key snowdrops continue on page 42. See page 45 for details of hardiness ratings.

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