Broadleigh Gardens .  
European mail-order specialists in small bulbs and herbaceous plants.  
Barr House, Bishops Hull, Taunton, TA4 1AE
01823 286231 (Fax) 323646

All pictures on this site copyright ©2002 Christine Skelmersdale are available for licensing. All rights reserved.


                          


Snowdrops (Galanthus) 
                                      Available to buy in the green January - April

See images below of our full range.

Broadleigh Gardens has an extensive list of snowdrops for sale in the green. 
Bulbs are posted in March - April after flowering.

Galanthus are more commonly known as snowdrops. They are found growing wild from Italy to Turkey, mostly flowering in the depths of winter and they are very hardy. The common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is in fact not native to UK. It arrived during the 17thC and has made itself at home here, often spreading to form huge colonies. Snowdrops can be naturalised in grass under trees where they look spectacular mixed with Crocus. Others will make handsome clumps in shady border. 

There 4 distinct leaf types and although the flowers are superficially similar collectors look for variations in the central green markings and there are double flowered varieties. Some are much taller than the usual common snowdrop. 

They are fully hardy and even have especially hardened tips to push through snow. However for such a popular plant they can be remarkably temperamental to grow – thriving in some soils but declining in others. If you have not tried to grow them before it is best to start with one of the easiest – G. nivalis – the ‘common’ single, double or G . 'Atkinsii', a vigorous tall variety. Once you have established these successfully then you can try one of the more unusual varieties, but be warned – you could become hooked and it is an expensive, if very rewarding hobby! You will find many fellow Galanthophiles.

Snowdrops like a moist soil with plenty of humus. They do not like hot, dry positions preferring part shade. They are good among shrubs. The common snowdrop will grow happily in grass under trees.

Please click here for a more extensive article on snowdrops.

See ONLINE STORE for current availability

Gardens to visit to see snowdrops

1. Broadleigh Gardens, Taunton – our collection is in a garden setting. Open Mon-Friday 9am-4pm  See garden for more information.

2. Colesbourne Manor, Gloucestershire – a magnificent collection in a woodland setting.

3. Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire – A good display in a historic garden. House open.

4. Hodsock Priory, Worksop, Notts – a fantastic winter garden with a fine collection of snowdrops and other winter flowering plants.            

5. Evenley Wood Garden , Brackley,  to see Snowdrops  in a wonderful Northampton woodland setting. 

6. Ness Gardens, Neston Road, Neston ,South Wirral ,CH64 4AY ,TEL: 0151 353 0123


Main Snowdrop List -

this will vary from year to year - see catalogue or Online Store for availability

Please click on the thumbnail to see the full sized picture which will open in a new window. They are be available to purchase  from January
  

Galanthus nivalis 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 

  Galanthus Lady Elphinstone
galladyelph3.jpg (160774 bytes)
Galanthus Lady Elphinstone
A rare double form of nivalis with yellow ovary and markings, which tends to go green in some soils but will revert later.  

Height: 6" 
Flowers: Feb 
       
         
Galanthus nivalis plenus 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 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" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 
       
         
Galanthus Allenii Galanthus Allenii
Wide green leaves and single marked flowers. Distinct but slow growing.

Height: 5" 
Flowers: Mar 

  Galanthus Ophelia Galanthus Ophelia
A fine large-flowered double. A Greatorex hybrid between G. nivalis and G. plicatus. Increases well.
Height: 6" 
Flowers: Feb 
       
         
Galanthus Atkinsii Galanthus Atkinsii
One of the finest snowdrops, with tall, stately flowers. Increases well.

Height: 8" 
Flowers: Jan-Feb 

  Galanthus plicatus Galanthus plicatus

A variable late flowering species with distinctive folded leaves. Seeds freely here under our large chestnut
Height: 6" 
Flowers: Feb 

 

       
         
Galanthus Brenda Troyle 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 Pusey Green Tip 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: Mar 
       
         
Galanthus caucasicus Galanthus caucasicus (G. elwesii monostictus
Large flowers with a distinct horseshoe-shaped green mark at the bottom of the inner petals. One of the last to flower. Broad grey leaves.  

Height: 6" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 
  Galanthus reginae olgae 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 elwesii Galanthus elwesii
Large grey leaves and typical double-marked large flowers.
  

Height: 7" 
Flowers: Mar 
  Galanthus S. Arnott Galanthus S. Arnott
One of the best and boldest of the snowdrops, with rounded bell-shaped scented flowers.  

Height: 8" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 
       
         
Galanthus fosteri Galanthus fosteri
Bright green leaves. The flowers have two green markings at the base of the inner petals. Best in a pot.
Height: 6" 
Flowers: Mar 
  Galanthus Scharlockii 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-Mar 
       
         
Galanthus Hill Poe Galanthus Hill Poe
One of the best doubles with large, very regular flowers. Late flowering.
Height: 7" 
Flowers: Feb 
  Galanthus Straffan Galanthus Straffan
Very vigorous with large flowers. Especially noted for its second flower.
Height: 5" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 
         
          
Galanthus ikariae lat. Galanthus ikariae latifolius (platyphyllus)
A very effective variety, being dwarf-growing with recurved green leaves. Increases freely in dry soil in semi-shade. Late flowering.

Height: 5" 
Flowers: Mar 
  Galanthus viridapices Galanthus viridapice
A strong handsome plant. The tips of the outside petals are marked with green.

Height: 9" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 

         
         
Galanthus Jaquenetta Galanthus Jaquenetta
A Greatorex hybrid, having tight double flowers, often with a green outer mark.

Height: 9" 
Flowers: Feb

  Galanthus Warham 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 

         
         
Galanthus John Gray Galanthus John Gray
Early flowering — one of the first. Huge rounded flowers held on arching stems.

Height: 6" 
Flowers: Jan 

  Galanthus woronowii
A dwarf snowdrop with bright green leaves. Likes a damper soil than many

Height: 5" 
Flowers: Feb-Mar 

       
         
Galanthus Ketton Galanthus Ketton
A superb hybrid with large well-rounded flowers forming showy clumps.
The inner marks look as though they were applied with a watercolour brush.

Height: 6" 
Flowers: Feb 

  Galanthus Gracilis (graecus) 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”
         
         
Galanthus Wendy's Gold
One of the best yellow snowdrops with folded leaves and large flowers.

Height: 7" 
Flowers: Feb 

  Galanthus caucasicus Hiemalis (elwesii monostictus hiemalis)
One of the first to flower. Large grey leaves and a single marked flower. They are usually in flower before Xmas

Height: 6" 
Flowers:
Dec-Jan

         
          


Supplementary Snowdrop List of bulbs in short supply:  This will vary from year to year

 

Galanthus Anne's Millenium Giant Galanthus Anne's Millenium Giant

Stately plants with large, rounded flowers of much substance.

Height: 9”

   

image not available

Galanthus Green Brush
Stunning waxy petalled G elwesii with bold green marks on the outer petals.

Height:
7"
       
         
Galanthus Augustus
Large well formed flowers. Plicate leaves. Late flowering and very handsome.

Height: 5"
  Galanthus Hippolyta Galanthus Hippolyta
A tall, perfectly formed double. The inner segments look as though they have been cut with a knife. Early.

Height: 7"

       
         
Galanthus Blewbury Tart
A curiosity with twisted, green petals to the double flowers.

Height: 5"
  Galanthus Lynn
A tall snowdrop similar to Atkinsii. Vigorous, increasing well.

Height: 8"

       
         
Galanthus Colossus Galanthus Colossus

Very tall and one of the earliest with wide, plicate leaves. Large flowers.

Height: 10” Dec-jan

  galladybstanley1.JPG (62414 bytes) Galanthus Lady B Stanley
An unusual double with broad gray leaves. The flowers have 2 tiny green marks at the base clearly visible between the relatively  narrow outer segments. A good doer.
Height: 5”
         
Galanthus Compton Court
A tall snowdrop from the garden that gives it its name. Vigorous, increasing well.

Height: 8"

  Galanthus “Mighty Atom” Galanthus “Mighty Atom”
Very rounded flowers, the largest we have. Each petal is 3x2cm & held upright on very stiff stems. We are not certain that it is Mighty Atom, it could be Bill Bishop, but whatever it is, it is an outstanding snowdrop. 
Height: 5”
         
Galanthus Desdemona Galanthus Desdemona

The largest flowered of all the Greatorex doubles.  Increases well.

Height: 8"

  galbyzant2.jpg (57330 bytes) Galanthus plicatus byzantinus
Very distinctive clone and one of the best, increasing well. The well-rounded, rather tubby flowers, have two  bold marks. Attractive, broad silvery-gray leaves. 

Height: 7"
 
         
Galanthus Elwesii "large green mark"

Galanthus Elwesii "large green mark"
G.elwesii, with its broad grey leaves is very variable. These selected bulbs have the normal 2 inner marks more or less joined.

Height: 
7”

  galanthus regiae-olgae Vernalis Galanthus reginae-olgae Vernalis
Richard Nutt's early flowering snowdrop. usually out by Christmas, making handsome clumps of large flowers. Very distinct, increasing well.

Height: 9"

       
         
Galanthus Galatea Galanthus Galatea
A handsome snowdrop with large flowers held at an angle on the long, kinked pedicel. Early and increases well.

Height: 8”

  Galanthus Wendy's Gold
A much sought after yellow snowdrop with plicate (folded) leaves.

Height: 7"

       
         

Click here to go to Online Store.
Click here to return to the News page or to the plant list.

 

All pictures on this site copyright ©2002 Christine Skelmersdale are available for licensing.
All rights reserved.