Galanthus Ailwyn

Galanthus "Ailwyn"

A chunky but graceful, fully double snowdrop with generous concave completely white outers.

This snowdrop is at its best on a warm day when it raises its outer segments to reveal the markings on the outside of the inner segments which are a bold apical mark and an often heart shaped marking higher up towards the base.

At the same time the inner segments will spread out like a tutu.

We find it does well here in Scotland, flowering in February. Bulbs establish well after transplanting and clumps are quick to bulk up.

What will you receive?

Depending on the time of year, you will receive either a: dormant bulbs, b: newly sprouting bulbs, c: snowdrops in flower, d: snowdrops "in the green"

The snowdrop is currently growing in its own pot and may or may not have bulb-lets attached, we do not separate these off – they will be included with the main bulb.

All bulbs will have most of the compost removed prior to posting. This minimises damage in posting and reduces weight so we can keep postage costs low.

Bulbs are wrapped in damp tissue/kitchen roll and plastic film, then boxed.

Please pot up or plant out as soon as you receive it.

Planting Tips

Dig a hole to 3 x the depth of the bulb, pop in the bulb, and firm the soil back around the bulb to ensure no air-pockets.

If your soil is prone to water logging incorporate plenty of grit or sand to the area.

If your soil is sandy and exceptionally free draining then mix leaf-mould or compost into the area around the bulbs.

Bothered by voles or moles? Then we recommend planting in pond baskets.