Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus 'Flore Pleno'
double snowdrop bulbs
- 10 × bulbs
- £7.99 £9.99 £0.80 each
- available to order from summer
- 15 + 10 FREE bare roots | in the green
- £15.99 £19.99 £0.64 each
- available to order from winter
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil or loam-based potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: January to February
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 4/5
A very welcome sight in mid- to late winter, Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus 'Flore Pleno' can often be found pushing through frost or snow to reveal it's slender grey-green leaves, and much-loved dainty, double, pear-shaped white flowers, each with green-tipped inner petals
These delightful double snowdrops are ideal for naturalising in the border under deciduous trees and shrubs, and if cut, can be added to vases and posies.
The Royal Horticultural Society has recognised this variety as a plant of outstanding excellence and has given it their Award of Garden Merit.
These delightful double snowdrops are ideal for naturalising in the border under deciduous trees and shrubs, and if cut, can be added to vases and posies.
The Royal Horticultural Society has recognised this variety as a plant of outstanding excellence and has given it their Award of Garden Merit.
These hardy spring bulbs prefer partial shade and moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. When planting dormant bulbs in autumn, plant them 10cm (4in) deep and apart in September and October.
For 'in the green' plants, maintain the same depth they were growing at previously, in ground prepared with plenty of organic matter such as bagged or home-made well rotted compost.
After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally, as this replenishes the bulb's energy for next year's display. Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the grass until after the leaves have died right back. An annual feed with a good general-purpose fertiliser (like Vitax Q4) in autumn will help keep the bulbs growing vigorously.
For pots and containers, plant snowdrops more densely for an abundant show. Ensure good drainage and consider moving pots to a sheltered spot during summer dormancy.
For 'in the green' plants, maintain the same depth they were growing at previously, in ground prepared with plenty of organic matter such as bagged or home-made well rotted compost.
After flowering, allow the foliage to die back naturally, as this replenishes the bulb's energy for next year's display. Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the grass until after the leaves have died right back. An annual feed with a good general-purpose fertiliser (like Vitax Q4) in autumn will help keep the bulbs growing vigorously.
For pots and containers, plant snowdrops more densely for an abundant show. Ensure good drainage and consider moving pots to a sheltered spot during summer dormancy.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
