Snowdrops in the green

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  1. Escarpment

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    I want to buy snowdrops and primroses in the green this year. Has anyone got good experience of an online supplier?
     
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    Eurobulbs have always supplied me with decent snowdrops.
     
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      This might be a bit of a cheek but I actually have sold 1000s of Snowdrops over the years and given the proceeds to animal charities I support. I have sold some to GC members previously and sold on the likes of Ebay too. I could send you the details of my EBay account and you could see the excellent feedback I have had re Snowdrops in the past.
      I have both single and double Snowdrops. If you were interested please message me and we could sort something out. Mine, being in Scotland and baltic atm! are only just coming through. If they are lifted and replanted they should put on a good show this season. That said I might not be able to lift any for a few days as the ground is frozen solid currently:frown:.No worries if my suggestion does not suit as I had not intended to offer any this year. Below are just a few I am lucky to have.
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        I know we have snowdrops in our garden but not seen any signs. Not sure why.
         
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        It's still a bit early and they come through quite quickly; mine are just coming.
        When I first moved to Devon c 2000 it was generally February - March before they came through, in Lincolnshire as a youngster it was March.
         
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        We have had it pretty cold here this winter in Fife yet mine are virtually through and a few flowering already. Mind you my garden is south facing so gets any of the yellow thing that’s going…..decided lack of it recently:mad:
        I am surprised that yours seem to begin later. My singles come up a little before the doubles but only by a matter of about 2 weeks.
         
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        Thanks @hailbopp, I was really wanting to get some primroses at the same time so Eurobulbs looks like the best option for me. Your snowdrops look fantastic!
         
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          Your snowdrop pictures are gorgeous - so envious. Here in Somerset my Russian ones are in bloom but the others only a couple of inches high.
           
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            I have a small patch grown from bulbs planted about 3 years ago and they are flowering now. Mind you looking at the state of the garden today I might be better off sourcing some rice plants ...
             
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            I have some flowering, but not many. It just depends were they are, some have come through an not opened yet, others are just poking through the ground.
            Galanthus elwesii is flowering in a couple of spots, but G nivalis "Lady Elphinstone" hasn't shown at all yet.
             
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