Galanthus reginae-olgae subsp reginae-olgae

Galanthus reginae-olgae subsp reginae-olgae

An Autumn flowering snowdrop - the earliest snowdrop to appear and flower here, usually in October but sometimes as early at September and flowers for several weeks well into winter.

It has the unusual habit of the flowers appearing before the leaves, in fact the flowers are usually open before they appear.

Although it naturally occurs in the mountains of Greece, we find it is perfectly hardy here, occasionally poking through first snowfall in November. It doesn't like prolonged winter wet, so we grow our in well drained soil in a sheltered area.

Given the correct conditions, it will multiply readily.

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.