On 09/02/2011 22:36, Pam Moore wrote:
I bought some snowdrops from Ebay, which arrived today, only midway
through flowering. They look very healthy. £8.99 for 100 if I recall.
I didn't count them!
I heard or read somewhere recently that it is now thought that they
should be lifted as the flowers die down, which is what I would do if
transplanting. Does anyone know if it makes any difference? These
have all gone in a big pot and will be planted out after flowering.

Pam in Bristol


Provided they're alive, firm and have not dried out, I don't think it
matters too much. Even in mid-summer, I will move dormant bulbs if I
need to. I can see if they're healthy and plump, so I know they're
going to take when transplanted. I still *choose* to plant in the green
(with or without flowers) when adding new stock, but I'm more relaxed
with existing proven stock.

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay