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Magnet
Cultivar
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Cultivar
- Height × spread: 8–10 in × 3–6 in (20–25 cm × 8–15 cm)
- Bloom window: February to March
- Color & flower form: White single on a long, slender pedicel; inner segments with V‑shaped green mark
- Fragrance: 1 trace
- USDA hardiness: zones 4–7
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Long pedicel displays the flower away from the stem
- Taller habit than many common snowdrops
- Clear markings and movement make flowers easy to see
- Similar bloom window to the species
Strengths
- Shows well in drifts and mixed clumps
- Cold‑tolerant and reliable in late winter
- Deer and rodent resistant
- Naturalizes modestly in suitable soils
Care in one minute
Grow in partial shade with moist, well‑drained soil.
Plant bulbs in fall 2 to 3 in deep; space 2 to 3 in.
Water during dry autumns; avoid waterlogging.
Leave foliage until it yellows; top‑dress with compost after bloom.
Watch‑outs
- Stems can catch wind in very exposed sites
- Bulbs rot in saturated soils; ensure drainage
- Less persistent in hot summer regions
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
An old, long‑grown garden selection noted for its extended flower stalk; recognized by RHS.
References
- RHS – Galanthus ‘Magnet’
- RHS – 10 award‑winning snowdrops (notes on ‘Magnet’)
- Chicago Botanic Garden – ‘Magnet’ (zones 4-7)
