Buying snowdrops 'in the green' and planting techniques explained
**Buying and Planting Snowdrops in the Green: A Guide for Garden Enthusiasts**
For those seeking to enhance their gardens with a touch of winter charm, snowdrops are an excellent choice. Often referred to as 'Snowdrops in the Green', these bulbs are sold when they are in leaf, after they have finished flowering. This method allows for easier planting and establishment, as the bulbs are already growing and can be observed for their health.
**Choosing the Right Supplier**
One notable supplier of Snowdrops in the Green is Gee Tee Bulbs, offering Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno (Double Snowdrop) bulbs, priced from £0.47 per bulb (minimum order of 50 bulbs). Before purchasing, it's essential to inspect the bulbs for their health and good foliage cover.
**Planting Snowdrops in the Green**
Snowdrops thrive in well-drained soil and partial shade, making them ideal for under deciduous trees or in woodland gardens. The best time to plant snowdrops in the green is as soon as possible after receiving them, usually around late winter to early spring.
When planting, ensure the base of the leaves is level with the soil surface, and the roots are spread out evenly. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and allow the foliage to die back naturally after planting. This process feeds the bulb for next year's flowers. Once the leaves have turned yellow and died back, you can trim them.
**Additional Suppliers**
While specific suppliers for snowdrops in the green might not be listed in search results, you can also try contacting local nurseries or gardening stores, as they often carry a variety of bulbs during the appropriate seasons.
**Tips and Variations**
Snowdrops are cold hardy and can be planted in areas with frost. They are best naturalized in lawns or under trees, where they can spread over time. Aconites, bluebells, lily of the valley, wood anemones, and wild garlic can also be planted in the green.
Gee Tee Bulbs also sells Galanthus elwesii, in addition to Galanthus nivalis and Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno', in packs of 50. Landlife Wildflowers sells Galanthus nivalis in bundles of 25, 100, 250, and 1,000. Sarah Raven, Boston Bulbs, Peter Nyssen, J. Parker's, and other specialist bulb suppliers offer various types of snowdrops in the green for sale.
Snowdrops in the green are usually pre-ordered in January and sent out in February or March. Other cultivars and rarer varieties of snowdrops may also be available for planting in the green, but not in large quantities.
Planting snowdrops in the green is beneficial because it gives the plants time to establish before they come into flower again the following winter. Snowdrops in the green are sold in bundles of varying sizes, with the more you buy, the cheaper they become.
By following these guidelines, you can successfully buy and plant snowdrops in the green, creating a beautiful winter display in your garden.
- For those interested in expanding their home-and-garden lifestyle, snowdrops are a great addition, providing winter charm to gardens.
- When searching for quality snowdrop bulbs, consider suppliers like Gee Tee Bulbs, offering a variety of snowdrop types, such as Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno, and local nurseries or gardening stores during the appropriate seasons.
- Once snowdrop bulbs are obtained, plant them in well-drained soil and partial shade, and maintain moisture levels, allowing the plants to naturally rejuvenate each year, enhancing your lifestyle and garden's beauty.
