Broadleigh Gardens offer one of the largest ranges of Galanthus bulbs anywhere available for despatch as growing plants in early spring

Broadleigh Gardens .
European mail-order specialists in small bulbs and herbaceous plants.
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Snowdrops (Galanthus)
We post snowdrops in the green after flowering

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Broadleigh Gardens offer one of the largest ranges of Galanthus (snowdrop) bulbs anywhere which are available for despatch as growing plants in early spring. We will publish our supplementary list of snowdrops in short supply at the beginning of February.

Plant the bulbs, preferably in small clumps, 3" to 4" deep and 3" apart under ornamental trees and shrubs. In light or sandy soil it is advisable to dig in some good loam; in a very heavy soil dig in a little peat or leaf mould and sand. See article on snowdrops for more information.

Delivery will be in the spring. Click here to see our full Terms of business. Prices for Jan - April 2008 only.


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	Single Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) The common Snowdrop, found over a wide area of Europe and so has the most variants. Excellent for naturalising. Height: 4 1/2" Flowers: Feb	Lady Elphinstone A rare double G.nivalis form with yellow markings. Can tend to go green in some seasons but will revert later. Height: 5" Feb


	Double Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis plenus) The double form of nivalis. Not found so often but makes a lovely display. Height: 4 1/2" Flowers: Feb	Galanthus Magnet A dramatic hybrid with long slender pedicels on which hang rather heavy flowers, moving beautifully in the slightest current of air. Height: 5" Feb


	Galanthus Allenii Wide green leaves and single marked flowers. Distinct but slow growing. Height: 5" Flowers: Feb	Galanthus Maidwell 'L' One of the most sought after G.elwesii types. The inner segment of the very large flowers is completely green. Early flowering. 9" Dec-Jan


	Galanthus Atkinsii One of the finest snowdrops, with tall, stately flowers. Increases well. Height: 8" Flowers: Jan-Feb	Galanthus Ophelia a fine, large-flowered double Early flowering and often with a green mark on the outer petals. Vigorous and increases freely. Height: 7" Flowers: Jan/Feb



	Galanthus Brenda Troyle A very attractive fragrant snowdrop. Large outer segments rounded and blunt, inner ones heart-shaped and deeply marked. Height: 8" Flowers: Feb	Galanthus plicatus A variable late flowering species with distinctive folded leaves. Seeds freely here under our large chestnut Height: 6" Flowers: Feb


	Galanthus Desdemona The largest flowered of all the Greatorex doubles. Increases well. Few. Height: 8" Flowers: Feb-Mar	Galanthus Pusey Green Tip Wild double form originally from the banks of the Thames. Green markings on the outside of the petals. Increases freely. Height: 3 1/2" Flowers: Feb


	Galanthus elwesii Large grey leaves and typical double-marked large flowers. Height: 7" Flowers: Jan-Feb	Galanthus reginae olgae An autumn flowering species which produce its strongly scented flowers before the leaves appear. Height: 3 1/2" Flowers: Oct-Nov


	Galanthus caucasicus Heimalis (elwesii monostictus) Large flowers with a distinct horseshoe shaped single mark. Vigorous and late flowering. Wide grey leaves flowering at or before Chritmas.. Height: 6" Flowers: Dec-Jan	Galanthus S. Arnott One of the best and boldest of the snowdrops, with rounded bell-shaped scented flowers. Height: 8" Flowers: Feb


	Galanthus flavecens A robust selection of G sandersii.Good yellow markings but equally 'miffy' and slow to increase. Few. 8" Feb	Galanthus Scharlockii A dainty snowdrop easily distinguished by two prominent ‘ears’ (the divided spathe) and the faint green mark on the outer petals. Height: 5" Flowers: Feb


	Galanthus fosteri Bright green leaves. The flowers have two green markings at the base of the inner petals. Best in a pot. Height: 6" jan-Feb	Galanthus Straffan Very vigorous, often producing 2 well formed, large flowers per bulbs. One of the last to flower. Showy. Height: 5" Flowers: Feb-Mar


	Galanthus gracilis (graecus) A delicate and very distinct species from the Eastern Med. Slender flowers with 2 marks and narrow, twisted leaves. Needs a dry position. Height: 4" Feb	Galanthus Titania One of the best doubles with large, beautifully formed flowers. A good doer. Few 9" Feb


	Galanthus Hill Poe One of the best doubles with large, very regular flowers with 4 outer petals giving them a very 'fat' shape. Late flowering. Height: 7" Feb-Mar	Galanthus viridapice A strong handsome plant. The tips of the outside petals are marked with green. Height: 9" Flowers: Feb



	Galanthus John Gray Early flowering and very showy - the exceptionally large flowers are so heavy they almost touch the ground. 6" Dec/Jan	Galanthus Warham A superb form of plicatus with larger deep apple-green leaves and silver central stripe. Introduced from the Crimea in 1855. Height: 7" Flowers: Feb-Mar


	Galanthus Jaquenetta A distinct double with well rounded outer petals. The inner segments are almost entirely green. Height: 7" Feb	Galanthus woronowii ( ikariae latifolius) A very effective variety, being dwarf-growing with recurved green leaves. Increases freely in dry soil in semi-shade. Late flowering. Height: 5" Flowers: Feb-Mar


	Galanthus Ketton A superb & showy hybrid with large, well - rounded flowers. Height: 6" Flowers: Feb/Mar	COLLECTION NO. 2 SNOWDROPS A must for the winter garden. 10 G. nivalis - common snowdrop 10 G. nivalis plenus - double snowdrop 3 G. Atkinsii - a giant snowdrop - 9" January *Click here for more information*


Our supplementary list of rare varieties is available in February

This is a sample of our range.
	Anne's Millenium Giant Stately plants with large, rounded flowers of much substance. Height: 9"	Lady B Stanley An unusual elwesii double. The flowers have 2 tiny green marks at the base clearly visible through the narrow outer segments. Height: 5"


	Galanthus Colossus Lives up to its name. Very tall and one of the earliest to flower after the New Year -with wide, plicate leaves and very large flowers. Limited to 1 per customer. Height: 10”	Lynn Exceptionally large flowers on tall stems. Earlier and ‘fatter’ than Atkinsii & much showier to my mind.It seems equally vigorous making strong clumps Height: 9"


	Compton Court Similar to S Arnott, this very large & early snowdrop takes its name from the garden where it flourishes. Very vigorous. Height: 8"	plicatus byzantinus We can spare a few of this spectacular G.plicatus form. The large flowers have 2 marks and very broad grey-geen, folded leaves. From the same source as 'Conquest' and one of the best we grow. Height;6"


	Galanthis elwesii "Green X" G.elwesii, with its broad grey leaves is very variable. These selected bulbs have the normal 2 inner marks joined in a bold green X. Early flowering. Height:7"	Wendy's Gold A handsome, yellow marked plicatus that seems more vigorous than most yellows. Demand always outstrips stock so limited to one per person! Sorry! Height: 7"


	Galanthus Elwesii "large green mark" Selected bulbs with the inner segments almost entirely green. Early flowering. Height: 7"


	Galanthus Galatea A handsome snowdrops with large flowers held at an angle on long, 'kinked' pedicels. They seem to dance in the wind. Height: 8"


	Galanthus Hippolyta A tall, perfectly formed double with very large flowers. The inner segments look as though they have been cut with a knife. Early. One of the very best. Height: 7"

Click HERE to view availability. Snowdrops are posted 'in the green' in Feb-April