Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno - Double Snowdrop A double form of the common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis f. Pleniflorus Flore Pleno is a bulbous herbaceous perennial which can spread to form large clumps and colonies where the soil suits it. Can be grown in the shade of deciduous trees or under herbaceous perennials. The flowers are fragrant, pure white like the species, with the fully double inner petals tipped with green. The leaves are long, pointed and grey-green. Divide ‘In the Green’ to increase the colony, and do not let the soil dry out in summer. Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Site: Sheltered, preferably under deciduous treesPosition: Partial shadeSoil: Any moist, fertile soil high in humusPlanting Period: Dry Bulbs in Autumn, Bulbs 'In the green' in Spring and potted bulbs year roundFlowering period: January to FebruaryPlanting: Depth 2” (5 cm), Spacing 3” (7.5 cm) scatter on the ground and plant where they land for a natural effectHeight: 6” (15cm)