On Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:15:47 +0000, Spider wrote:

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.

Sound for your own stock: but, for any beginners reading this, "naked"
bulbs from shops and garden centres will generally have started drying
out and will probably be disappointing.

Pam, can you give us the name of your Ebay supplier, please? That's a
bargain!

--
Mike.