Snowdrops mean spring is on the way for me - even if it is in January!
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| Photograph copyright of Galanthus nivalis and Helleborus orientalis taken by Julia Shaw |
January 2012 - I visited Wisley for the snowdrop talk at the end of January and the snowdrops were up in carpets all through the garden. They looked really lovely coming up through the Hellebores and I would suggest a visit if you haven't been lately!
Other planting companions that would look good are the contrasting colour of Eranthis hyemalis and deep pink Cyclamen coum or the softer colours and shapes of naturalising purple Crocus tommasinianus. I think my favourite though is the deep purple of Iris reticulata 'Pauline' - I love this plant!
See it below amongst this group of early flowering bulbs at the RHS London Plant and Design Show last week.
