Plant a carpet of colour with our Woodland Garden Duo. Once established, these easy to grow, native bulbs require little maintenance. They will quickly cover the ground beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, or naturalise in grass for a spectacular springtime display.
Collection comprises:
- English Bluebells – The nodding, violet-blue flowers of these hardy, native bulbs attract insects to their delicately scented flowers. At their happiest when growing in the dappled shade of deciduous trees, English bluebells are ideal for a woodland garden or naturalising in informal areas of grass. These vigorous beauties will multiply each year to form a dense carpet of spring colour. Height: 25cm (10″). Spread: 8cm (3″).
- Giant Snowdrop (Galanthus Elwesii) – Extraordinarily hardy, this stunning giant snowdrop has flowers that are up to 25mm long with a delicate honey fragrance. An RHS AGM winner they make a spectacular spring display in borders or containers. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 10cm (4″).
Growing Information
Plant bulbs in the dappled shade of deciduous trees. The bulbs in this collection thrive in reliably moist, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Add plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost to the soil prior to planting to improve less than ideal soils. Plant snowdrop and bluebell bulbs at a depth of 10cm (4”) and a distance of 10cm (4”) apart. Aconites should be planted at a depth of 5cm (2″) and a distance of 5cm (2″) apart. For natural looking drifts of flowers, gently cast the bulbs across the planting area and plant them where they land!
