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S. Arnott
Cultivar
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Cultivar
- Height × spread: 6–8 in × 3–6 in (15–20 cm × 8–15 cm)
- Bloom window: February to March
- Color & flower form: White single; inner segments with V‑shaped green mark; rounded form
- Fragrance: 3 strong
- USDA hardiness: zones 3–7
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Samuel Arnott, unknown, UK
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Stronger fragrance than typical snowdrops
- Larger, more rounded flowers
- Vigorous clump‑former under good conditions
- Similar timing but flowers read well from a distance
Strengths
- Highly scented winter blooms
- Hardy and reliable in cold climates
- Naturalizes into drifts
- Deer and rodent resistant
Care in one minute
Plant in partial shade with moist, well‑drained soil.
Set bulbs in fall 2 to 3 in deep; space 2 to 3 in apart.
Irrigate during dry autumns and mild winter spells.
Do not cut leaves until they yellow; top‑dress after flowering.
Lift and divide only when clumps thin.
Watch‑outs
- Often less persistent in hot summer regions south of Zone 7
- Requires drainage; prolonged saturation can rot bulbs
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Named for Rev. Samuel Arnott; long grown in gardens and recognized for fragrance.
References
- RHS – Galanthus ‘S. Arnott’
- Chicago Botanic Garden – ‘Sam Arnott’ (zones 3-7)
