It’s hard not to love snowdrops. In the depths of dark mornings & short evenings, during the long month of January, the sight of snowdrops peeping up through the soil lifts the spirits.
A carpet of delicate white flowers marks the start of nature’s seasonal delights and gives you the much needed hope that spring is coming!
Our Estate Manager, Paul Tattersdill, tells us more about where to spot these elegant winter flowers on Tylney Hall’s 66-acre estate.
I need my snowdrop fix – where can I find them?
The Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis to give them their latin name) are popping up in a number of locations, in wooded areas and in lawns. (They have been spotted on the walk from the outdoor swimming pool to the tennis courts)
They readily produce seed which takes them far and wide. The bulbs multiply up in their planted positions, in fact, every few years these groups can be divided, the planted area expanded or new areas populated.
When will they be in full bloom and how long do we get to enjoy them?
They have got off to an early start this year, but should be in full bloom by early February. The flowers themselves will last two or three weeks, dependant on weather conditions.
What varieties of snowdrops can be found here?
We have a number of different types including the familiar Galanthus nivalis, and the double form of the common snowdrop Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno - with beautiful proliferation of inner green-tipped petals.
Snowdrops tend to be the first sign that spring is coming. What flowers are next to follow?
Other bulbs at this time of the year include: Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) located in the Water Garden; Spring snow flake - again in the Water garden and various Crocus. Early spring flowers, such as Cyclamin, are out now underneath the pollarded Lime trees, down by the Dutch Garden.
Tylney Hall gardens are open to all guests – including anyone dining with us or having coffee in the beautiful lounges.
DON’T MISS!
Our National Garden Scheme Open Day on Sunday 29th April 2018 when our 66-acre estate is open to the general public for a small charitable donation on the day of £5.00 per person, children go free.
We are very excited that The Great Big Tree Climbing Company will also be joining us – taking anyone from 6-year-old upwards (no upper age limit) into the canopy of our ancient cedar tree, overlooking the mansion house. Pre-booking essential!