Galanthus Trotter's Merlin

Price is for one snowdrop.

An old snowdrop variety, but nevertheless well worth growing – it flowers very late in the season and makes a bold statement with upright convolute leaves and large, well held flowers heavily marked with green on the inner segments. Named by John Morley in 1997 after Richard Trotter who first discovered it in his garden in Inverness, Scotland. Rarely, if ever offered. Supplied in the green.

Planting Instructions

All snowdrops prefer cool, moist conditions in the spring and a dry dormancy during the summer. This can be achieved by planting them in amongst the roots of deciduous trees and shrubs which will take away the moisture in summer and allow a long dry dormancy in the shade. Plant the bulbs as soon as you can (as long as the ground is not frozen) in the spot where you want them to grow. Dig a narrow planting hole probably 4-6" (10-15cm) deep with an asparagus trowel or similar, loosening the soil as you go. Plant your snowdrop at a depth slightly greater than it was previously (where the stem turns green) and nearly up to where the leaves divide. Firm in and water well, remembering to label the spot. If you have more than one of the same variety, space them about 4" (10cm) apart.