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Snowdrop seed heads

valerierobertsvalerieroberts Posts: 726
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@BobTheGardener hi, just a note to tell you that your instructions about sowing the snowdrop seed heads have had results. I showed the seeds as instructed and I now have a carton full of lovely green shoots. Looking forward to next year. Valerie 

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  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    You may have a longer wait than that. Snowdrops typically take about 5 to 7 years to flower.
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I can't actually remember giving any advice about sowing snowdrops - are you sure it was me?  :D
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • valerierobertsvalerieroberts Posts: 726
    @BobTheGardener , thank you, may 21 @Palustris. I was hoping for a shorter wait than that, but let’s hope I can wait that long. Valerie 
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    @valerieroberts Thanks for the pointer!  I remember those now - the extra large seedheads!  :)  Yes, it will take at least 3 years, but fingers crossed! :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    If you sow some every year then before long you will get to see new flowers every spring.
  • valerierobertsvalerieroberts Posts: 726
    They were in a neighbourhood garden and I asked for a seed head as they were the biggest I have seen. I was so fortunate to be given seed heads and some in-the- green-bulbs. They have finished flowering now but they were splendid. So I’m building Them up. Valerie 
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