Snowdrop

Welcome the new gardening year with the quintessential harbinger of spring, the Common Snowdrop. Galanthus nivalis brings delicate beauty to the late winter garden when little else is stirring. Its nodding, milky-white bell-shaped flowers, each tipped with a distinctive green V-shape on the inner petals, are a truly welcome sight. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this hardy little bulb is perfect for naturalising in lawns, underplanting deciduous trees, or creating enchanting drifts in woodland settings. For a classic winter display, pair them with the golden yellows of Winter Aconites or the rich purples of early Crocus.

Ring in the new year with the delightful Double Snowdrop 'Flore Pleno', a cherished heirloom that brings intricate beauty to the late winter garden. Each nodding head unfurls to reveal a packed cluster of pure white, petal-like segments, creating a frilly, petticoat effect marked with delicate green at the centre. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is incredibly tough and reliable, quickly forming dense, spreading clumps. Perfect for naturalising in lawns, underplanting deciduous trees, or creating charming pot displays. For a classic winter scene, partner them with the cheerful yellow of Winter Aconites or early flowering Crocus.

Welcome a flurry of early spring cheer with Puschkinia libanotica, the exquisite Russian Snowdrop or Striped Squill. These charming bulbs produce clusters of star-shaped, ice-white flowers, each petal delicately painted with a fine, porcelain-blue stripe. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure of their reliable performance. They are perfect for creating shimmering carpets of colour at the front of borders, in rockeries, or naturalised in lawns under deciduous trees. Plant them in generous drifts alongside early crocuses or winter aconites for a breathtaking spring awakening. Easy to grow and loved by early pollinators!

Welcome the new year with the cheerful elegance of Galanthus woronowii, the Giant Snowdrop! This variety is a true garden treasure, celebrated for its broad, glossy, bright green leaves that create a lush carpet long before other plants stir. From this foliage emerge delicate, nodding white flowers, each marked with a distinctive green horseshoe on its inner petals. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's a reliable and beautiful choice. Plant them in drifts under trees, along pathways, or in pots with winter aconites and crocuses for a breathtaking early spring display. They naturalise beautifully, promising a bigger and better show each year.

Welcome the new gardening year with the magnificent Giant Snowdrop, Galanthus elwesii! A true garden classic and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety stands out with its impressively large, nodding white bells, each delicately marked with emerald green on the inner petals. Blooming exceptionally early, often from January, their honey-scented flowers are a vital lifeline for early pollinators. Plant them in generous drifts under deciduous trees, at the front of borders, or in patio pots to brighten the last days of winter. They partner beautifully with the golden yellows of Winter Aconite for a truly spectacular early spring display. A must-have for every UK garden!

Welcome the arrival of spring with the celebrated Snowdrop 'S. Arnott', a true gem for any UK garden. This variety stands out with its large, beautifully formed, globular flowers that hang like pristine white lanterns. It’s not just a feast for the eyes; lean in close to enjoy its delightful honey scent. 'S. Arnott' is a vigorous and robust grower, quickly forming impressive clumps. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's perfect for naturalising in lawns, brightening up shady borders under trees, or creating elegant pot displays. Pair with winter aconites and early crocus for a stunning late-winter tapestry of colour.

Welcome a flurry of early spring cheer with Puschkinia libanotica, the exquisite Russian Snowdrop or Striped Squill. These charming bulbs produce clusters of star-shaped, ice-white flowers, each petal delicately painted with a fine, porcelain-blue stripe. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure of their reliable performance. They are perfect for creating shimmering carpets of colour at the front of borders, in rockeries, or naturalised in lawns under deciduous trees. Plant them in generous drifts alongside early crocuses or winter aconites for a breathtaking spring awakening. Easy to grow and loved by early pollinators!