Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno – Double Snowdrop

A double form of the common snowdrop,Galanthus nivalis f. PleniflorusFlore Pleno is a bulbous herbaceous perennial which can spread to form large clumps and colonies where the soil suits it. Can be grown in the shade of deciduous trees or under herbaceous perennials. The flowers are fragrant, pure white like the species, with the fully double inner petals tipped with green. The leaves are long, pointed and grey-green. Divide In the Green to increase the colony, and do not let the soil dry out in summer. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site:Sheltered, preferably under deciduous trees
Position:Partial shade
Soil:Any moist, fertile soil high in humus
Planting Period:Dry Bulbs in Autumn, Bulbs ‘In the green’ in Spring and potted bulbsyear round
Flowering period:January toFebruary
Planting:Depth 2 (5 cm), Spacing 3 (7.5 cm) scatter on the ground and plant where they land for a natural effect
Height:6 (15cm)