{"title":"Bulbs in the Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome bulbs move house better while they’re awake. Snowdrops, winter aconites, native bluebells and wild daffodils all settle faster when they are lifted in growth, with roots working and leaves up, and replanted straight away. That is what “in the green” means, and it is how your bulbs will arrive: freshly lifted, posted promptly, and ready to go into the ground the day they land on your doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-green-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-nivalis","title":"Single Snowdrop Bulbs in the Green","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common Snowdrop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galanthus nivalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbs in the green, in packs of 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e To 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, nodding, white and fragrant, 2.5cm long, with green marks at the tips of the inner petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow and grey-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest soil and site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H5, hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the green, from February to the end of April. You can order from December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are single Common Snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis, sold in the green: lifted in growth and sent to you for planting straight away, between February and April. They grow to 15cm in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, and hold the RHS Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSingle Snowdrop Bulbs in the Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnowdrops in the Green\u003c\/strong\u003e are grown in the UK specifically for the purpose, separate from our bulbs to be sold dry. These are single snowdrops, and we sell \u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-flore-pleno\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edouble snowdrops\u003c\/a\u003e as well. Snowdrops are one of the earliest plants to flower and so are a vital food source for insects at the end of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowdrops \"in the green\" is a misnomer, as the foliage can be yellow and shrivelled: this is normal, and has no adverse effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at the rest of our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/in-the-green-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebulbs in the green\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Snowdrops in the Green\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow well in any moist ground containing plenty of organic matter, and prefer dappled shade without too much direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great advantage of buying bulbs in the green (a bit of a misnomer: by the time they get to you, the foliage is yellow and withered) is that they're freshly lifted and a number of bulb species, including snowdrops, establish better if they're lifted and replanted as quickly as possible while in growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corresponding disadvantage is that they really do need to be planted within a few days of lifting otherwise they deteriorate rapidly. We, therefore, restrict our shipping dates from February to the end of April when the bulbs are at their best. Your bulbs are lifted immediately before despatch and are sent to you, so they arrive with you on a Thursday or Friday in time for planting that week-end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops are naturals under any deciduous tree, rose, or shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Galanthus comes from the Greek Gala, meaning milk, and Anthos, a flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA widespread European native, it is often thought of as a Roman introduction to Britain, but probably arrived much later, at the beginning of the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops were used in relatively early experiments to genetically modify potatoes in the late 1990's. The result was a mildly poisonous potato, so although squirrels are very fond of snowdrops they are absolutely not fit for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-the-green-native-bluebell-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Bluebells\u003c\/a\u003e are also sold in the green. For more flower at the turn of the year, plant \u003ca href=\"\/products\/winter-aconite-bulbs-eranthis-hyemalis-cilicica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWinter Aconites\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eastern-cyclamen-coum-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCyclamen coum\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tommasinianus-crocus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/a\u003e nearby. Double Snowdrops, linked above, are a form of the same species with extra petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Snowdrops from Ashridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Snowdrops are grown in the UK for sale in the green, lifted immediately before despatch, and sent to reach you on a Thursday or Friday, ready for planting that weekend. Covered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-plant-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour plant guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e if you follow the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does in the green mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are lifted while they are in growth, with their leaves on, and replanted straight away and not dried and stored. Snowdrops establish better when they are moved this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe leaves have arrived yellow. Is that a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. By the time they reach you the foliage is often yellow and withered. That is normal and does the bulbs no harm, so plant them as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon must you plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin a few days, because bulbs in the green deteriorate quickly out of the ground. We send them to arrive on a Thursday or Friday so that you can plant at the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do Snowdrops grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey need humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in partial shade. Under deciduous trees, shrubs and roses suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these single or double Snowdrops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle. This is the plain species, Galanthus nivalis, with one nodding white flower to each stem. The double form is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are they delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom February to the end of April, when the bulbs are at their best. You can order from December, and your Snowdrops are lifted and sent once the season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945122550086,"sku":"BULBGALNIVITG-Bun25","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/snowdrop-bulbs-in-the-green.jpg?v=1755860608"},{"product_id":"double-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-flore-pleno","title":"Double Snowdrop Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDouble Snowdrop Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno', have multiple layers of petals creating a fuller, more ornate appearance than single snowdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/in-the-green-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-nivalis\"\u003esingle snowdrops\u003c\/a\u003e as well, which provide more food for bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snowdrop family contains some of the earliest plants to flower and their small size and delicacy of petal and leaf belie their toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy contrast, snowdrops bought in the green for spring planting are in growth. This helps them establish quickly, but it means they really do need to be planted promptly after receipt, within a few days. In spring, your bulbs are lifted immediately before despatch and are sent to you so that they arrive on a Thursday or Friday in time for planting that weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Double, white flowers in February\/March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4-6 ins (10-20cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: Slight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot as good for bees as the single variety. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold dry for planting in the autumn, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in the green for planting in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Double Snowdrops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll they require, while they're in growth, is moist ground containing plenty of organic matter. If you want carpets of delicate white flowers in late winter, then you should divide the clumps every 4-5 years to improve flowering, and plant the daughter clump nearby. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause snowdrops come into growth so early, they're naturals under any deciduous tree, rose, or shrub, where there is light on the ground when snowdrops are in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-plant-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour plant guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Bunch of 25","offer_id":54945122582854,"sku":"BULBGALNIVFLITG-Bun25","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999165010246,"sku":"BULBGALNIVFLPL-Pk25","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/double-snowdrop-galanthus-flore-pleno-flowers-2.jpg?v=1755634373"},{"product_id":"in-the-green-native-bluebell-bulbs","title":"British Bluebell Bulbs in the Green","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Bluebell, English Bluebell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinthoides non-scripta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packs of 25 bulbs in the green, freshly lifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue, nodding and sweetly scented, in April and May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 50 bulbs per square metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade, under trees or beside a hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humus-rich and well-drained, but never dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous once settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the green, from February to the end of April, posted to arrive on a Thursday or Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are true British Bluebells, the native woodland bulb with nodding, violet-blue, sweetly scented flowers in April and May. They are sent in the green, freshly lifted and ready to plant at once, between February and the end of April. Our bulbs are field grown, never taken from the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBritish Bluebell Bulbs in the Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish Bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, are native woodland bulbs with nodding violet-blue flowers and a delicate sweet scent. In the green (which is a bit of a misnomer) simply means that the bulbs are in full growth and are delivered either while still in growth or when their foliage has freshly died back, so it can be yellow and shrivelled later in the season. This ensures the bulbs are moist which helps them establish more rapidly when they come into growth again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eBluebells \"in the green\" is a misnomer, as the foliage can be yellow and shrivelled: this is normal, and has no adverse effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/in-the-green-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebulbs in the green\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few bulbs and tubers that transplant at least as well and sometimes better when they're moved during their growing as opposed to their dormant season. These include snowdrops and aconites as well as bluebells. The science behind this revolves around the way that nutrients that are present in leaves and flower sink back into the bulb as the plant dies down in early summer and are then reused by it to kickstart growth in the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluebells\u003c\/strong\u003e are amongst the best-known spring flowering plants. They grow wonderfully well in the UK where their early flowering is helped mightily by the warmth of the Gulf Stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Bluebells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey perform best when grown in moist ground containing plenty of organic matter. Plant them at between 40 and 50 bulbs per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many early flowering bulbs that are dormant in summer, they're happier growing in locations that are shaded when trees are in leaf as they prefer moist soil which tends to be easier to find in cooler spots. So try to select a planting site that emulates these conditions. The ground should be weed free, dug over well to allow for easy root growth, and it's best when improved with well-rotted organic matter to help retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying bulbs in the green means you receive growing plants that are freshly lifted. A few species of bulb, including bluebells and snowdrops, establish best when they're transplanted quickly either while still in growth or when their foliage has freshly died back. This ensures the bulbs are moist which helps them establish more rapidly when they next come into growth; \"in the green\" is a misnomer, as the foliage can be yellow and shrivelled: this is normal, and has no adverse effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey really do need to be \u003cstrong\u003eplanted as quickly\u003c\/strong\u003e as possible after being lifted as their foliage is perishable and deteriorates rapidly after a few days. We, therefore, restrict our shipping dates from February until the end of April to weeks when the weather means your bluebells can be lifted immediately before despatch and are posted to arrive with you on a Thursday or Friday in time for planting that weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen they're established, they spread quite vigorously, and will take over flower beds if you let them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic woodland for bluebells is mostly \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birch-trees-betula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebirch\u003c\/a\u003e, where the amount of dappled shade is perfect for them. They also like being in the shade of a country hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bulbs are field grown and never taken from wild populations of bluebells in woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluebells enjoy some of the more interesting local names; Bluebottle, Calver keys, Cover keys, Crake feet, Crow bells, Crow leek, Cuckoo flower, Culver keys, Dog leek, Fairy flower, Harebell, Single gussies, Squill, Wood bells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to tell the difference between native and non-native bluebells is to look at the colour of the pollen. If it is creamy-white then the bluebell is a native. If it is any other colour, such as pale green or blue, then it is probably not native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBluebells belong under deciduous trees: the classic Bluebell wood is mostly \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/birch-trees-betula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBirch\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-birch-trees-betula-pendula\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilver Birch\u003c\/a\u003e gives the right dappled shade. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-the-green-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-nivalis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnowdrops in the green\u003c\/a\u003e travel the same way and flower before them. If you would sooner plant in autumn, we sell the same \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-bluebell-bulbs-hyacinthoides-non-scripta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enative Bluebells as dry bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Our article on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bulbs\/what-are-bulbs-in-the-green\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebulbs in the green\u003c\/a\u003e explains the method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Bulbs in the Green?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Bluebells are field grown, never taken from the wild, lifted immediately before despatch and posted to arrive on a Thursday or Friday, in time to plant that weekend. Covered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-plant-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour plant guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e if you follow the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does in the green mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs are lifted while in growth, or just as the leaves die back, and sent at once. They arrive moist, which helps them establish. The leaves may be yellow and shrivelled: this is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are they delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween February and the end of April, in weeks when the weather lets us lift them just before despatch. You can order ahead from December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon must you plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as they arrive, and within a few days. That is why we post them to reach you on a Thursday or Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Bluebells do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 40 to 50 bulbs per square metre. A pack of 25 covers about half a square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do Bluebells grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn partial shade, in moist, humus-rich soil that does not dry out: under deciduous trees or in the lee of a country hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you tell a native Bluebell from a non-native one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the pollen. On a native Bluebell it is creamy-white. If it is pale green or blue, the plant is probably not native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once established they spread vigorously, and they can be a nuisance in the wrong place. Deadhead them to stop self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54945125302598,"sku":"BULBHYANOSCITG-Pk25","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/bluebell-bulbs-in-the-green-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-1.jpg?v=1755634249"},{"product_id":"pseudowild-native-daffodil-bulbs","title":"Wild Daffodil Bulbs","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Daffodil or Lent Lily, the small native Daffodil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narcissus pseudonarcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packs of 25: dry bulbs in autumn, or bulbs in the green in late winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 35cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow petals round a deeper yellow trumpet, 4 to 6cm across, in March and April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry bulbs in autumn, at one and a half to two times their own depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or partial shade, in grass or under deciduous trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils that drain, and stay moist in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H6, hardy through the British winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry bulbs, from October to December. In the green, from February to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Daffodil, or Lent Lily, is the small native Daffodil of old woods and damp meadows: pale yellow petals round a deeper trumpet, up to 35cm tall, in March and April. It is made for naturalising in grass and under trees, as dry bulbs in autumn or in the green in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWild Daffodil Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe wild daffodil or Lent Lily is the ancestor of most of the great and glorious daffodils and narcissi that we see in spring. It brings colour to swathes of woodland and grassland throughout England in the spring. This diminutive daffodil has delicate, paler outer petals that recurve very slightly while its trumpet is slimmer than most daffodils and slightly darker. The overall effect of a clump of these daffs is much more subtle and pretty than some of the more strident varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daffodil-narcissus-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edaffodils and narcissi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike most bulbs, Narcissus pseudonarcissus do not like sitting in really boggy conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\nThey thrive in most soils with a bit of drainage and require virtually no maintenance. Simply avoid mowing them until their leaves have withered: about 6-8 weeks after the flowers fade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003ethese \u003cstrong\u003ewild bulbs are significantly smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e than other, cultivated daffodils, so don't be surprised to see that a wild bulb is smaller than a \"dwarf\" daffodil variety. \u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, wild bulbs won't all flower in their first spring: this is normal, and the bulbs that don't flower will have plenty of energy for their second year. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat to do with a wild daffodil\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant them where they can spread and monopolise an area: under trees, especially an orchard, along a river bank, or just the corner of a lawn where no one sits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey look truly rustic in a vase, but don't mix them with other flowers because they tend to spoil them faster.\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore you put them into the vase, dip their cut stalks in warm water to remove and stop the goo that forms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnown as the Lent or Easter lily due to its flowering time, it's a member of the Amaryllidaceae family, which includes snowdrops (so isn't a true lily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a native spring under trees, follow Wild Daffodils with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-anemone-nemorosa-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWood Anemones\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-bluebell-bulbs-hyacinthoides-non-scripta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnglish Bluebells\u003c\/a\u003e, and start the year with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-the-green-snowdrop-bulbs-galanthus-nivalis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnowdrops in the green\u003c\/a\u003e. Our guides cover \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bulbs\/how-plant-grow-daffodil-bulbs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting dry Daffodil bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bulbs\/how-to-plant-daffodils-in-the-green\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting Daffodils in the green\u003c\/a\u003e. A pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bulb-starter-rootgrow-mycorrhizal-fungi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRootgrow bulb starter\u003c\/a\u003e in the hole helps them settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge for Wild Daffodil Bulbs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshridge has sold plants since 1949 and is a Which? Best Plant Supplier 2025. Your Wild Daffodils are the native species, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and not a garden hybrid. Choose dry bulbs, sent from October to December, or bulbs in the green, lifted in leaf and sent from February to April. Covered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-plant-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour plant guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e if you follow the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you plant Wild Daffodil bulbs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry bulbs go in during autumn: we send them from October to December. Bulbs in the green are sent from February to April and planted straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow deep do you plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them one and a half to two times the bulb's own depth. These bulbs are small, so that is about 6 to 8cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the bulbs so small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Daffodil bulbs are much smaller than garden Daffodil bulbs, smaller even than most dwarf varieties. That is normal for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they flower in the first spring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome will and some will not. Wild bulbs often take a year to settle, and the ones that skip a spring flower the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do Wild Daffodils grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn grass or under deciduous trees, in sun or partial shade. They like soil that stays moist while they are growing, and they hate a bog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen can you mow over them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWait until the leaves have withered, about six to eight weeks after the flowers fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the bulbs delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry bulbs from October to December, and bulbs in the green from February to April. You can order either at any time, and they are sent once their season opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999303618886,"sku":"BULBNARPSE-Pk25","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulbs \/ 25 Bulbs In The Green","offer_id":54999303651654,"sku":"BULBNARPSE-25 in the green","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/wild-daffodil-flowers-1.jpg?v=1755471678"},{"product_id":"winter-aconite-bulbs-eranthis-hyemalis-cilicica","title":"Winter Flowering Aconite Bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWinter Flowering Aconite Bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinter Aconites are among the earliest flowering bulbs. Aconites form a carpet of waxy, golden buttercup-like flowers from January onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993), as does the Cilicica Group (2024).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Aconites in the Green\u003c\/strong\u003e are grown in the UK specifically for the purpose of being lifted and sold while in growth, during Spring.\u003cbr\u003e\nDry bulbs are planted in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/in-the-green-bulbs\"\u003ebulbs in the green\u003c\/a\u003e, or all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/tulip-bulbs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eColour: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeight: 30cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowering: Jan-Feb-Mar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSold in the green for immediate planting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Winter Aconites\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey grow best in fairly moist ground containing plenty of organic matter that doesn't get parched dry in Summer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGarden Design Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eVery few plants thrive in the shade of horse chestnut and sycamore trees. Aconites and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/flower-bulbs\"\u003eSnowdrops\u003c\/a\u003e get their growing done while the deciduous trees above are dormant and without leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEranthis hyemalis is a member of the buttercup family - the relationship can be seen in the flowers and leaves. Hyemalis means \"winter-flowering\". Other common names include winter hellebore and winter wolf's bane, to match their namesakes, the Aconites (its previous botanical name was Aconitum hyemale), which are also in the buttercup family, but in a different genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many bulbs and tubers, aconites are absolutely not for human consumption, but you might need to protect them against thieving squirrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bulbs are covered by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-plant-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour plant guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashridge","offers":[{"title":"Bulbs \/ Pack of 25","offer_id":54999510352198,"sku":"BULBERANCILI-Pk25","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/cilicica-winter-aconite-eranthis-flowers.jpg?v=1755466804"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/collections\/bluebell-bulbs-in-the-green-hyacinthoides-non-scripta-1.jpg?v=1791893254","url":"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/collections\/bulbs-in-the-green.oembed","provider":"Ashridge Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}