Where is the best place to plant snowdrops?
light shade
Snowdrops do best in a well-drained soil in light shade, similar to their native woodland habitat. If you are planting snowdrop bulbs in heavy soil, add a little sharp sand or grit to the planting hole to improve drainage.
Are snow drops perennials?
An expanse of snowdrops in bloom is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. This perennial is rarely disturbed by animals and will spread slowly each year, making them a great investment.
How quickly do snowdrops multiply?
Snowdrop bulbs will multiply every year, increasing by an extra 1 – 3 bulbs or so per existing bulb in your garden. Each year your number of snowdrops will increase exponentially but can slow down as clumps become over crowded.
Do snowdrops bloom the first year?
Snowdrops take a year to become established so don’t be disappointed if they only flower lightly the first spring. They’ll produce more blooms and begin to develop into thick patches by year two.
Do snowdrops grow well in pots?
Snow drops do not grow well in containers and although sold in containers is best to plant them as soon as you can. Snowdrops are fully hardy, as you may expect. If snowdrops are in pots, the container can freeze and the snowdrop may not survive.
Can We spare a few of these snowdrops?
We can spare a few of this very tall, handsome snowdrop with large flowers. Similar to S Arnott, this very large & early snowdrop takes its name after the garden where it flourishes having spread (by division of the clumps every year) to fill nearly 2 acres of paddock. . Plant the bulbs in small clumps 8cm deep in a humus rich soil in part shade.
Why buy bulbs from Broadleigh Gardens?
Based in Somerset, UK, Broadleigh Gardens has been leading the field in the propagation and mail-order retail of small bulbs for over 40 years. We are a Family run business and you can be assured of top quality bulbs from us and a personal service.
Where can I see snowdrops in Northampton?
Hodsock Priory, Worksop, Notts – a fantastic winter garden with a fine collection of snowdrops and other winter flowering plants. 5. Evenley Wood Garden to see Snowdrops in a wonderful Northampton woodland setting.
How do you plant Arnott Snowdrop bulbs?
Similar to S Arnott, this very large & early snowdrop takes its name after the garden where it flourishes having spread (by division of the clumps every year) to fill nearly 2 acres of paddock. . Plant the bulbs in small clumps 8cm deep in a humus rich soil in part shade. Divide the clumps after flowering.