Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus 'Flore Pleno'

double snowdrop - In The Green

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: January and February
• Flower colour: pure white
• Other features: all parts of the plant may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested; contact with the bulbs may cause skin irritation
• Hardiness: fully hardy

  
  Dainty, double, pure white, pear-shaped flowers with green-tipped inner petals in January and February and narrow, grey-green leaves. These delightful double snowdrops are ideal for naturalising in the border under deciduous trees and shrubs. Plant the pots as soon as possible after purchase in well-drained, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil.
  

• Garden care: Plant pots in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) on arrival. Where pots of bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the grass until after the leaves have died back.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 0.3m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.08m
  Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus 'Flore Pleno' - double snowdrop - In The Green Pot full of double flowering snowdrops - at least 4 shooting bulbs per pot