The upcoming snowdrop event on January 25 at Myddelton House in Bulls Cross showcases rare Galanthus bulbs, attracting horticulturists and collectors. Renowned for its stunning snowdrop displays, the garden, cultivated by botanist Edward Bowles, boasts Green Flag recognition and historic significance. Visitors can attend a lecture by noted breeder Joe Sharman and explore the site's rich history, including its development under Bowles and the transition of ownership to the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine. The event promises a vibrant start to spring, with opportunities to enhance personal gardens.
Collectors will be captivated by the beauty of these flowers, Myddelton House head gardener Julia Bigham says. They can find the perfect addition to their own garden at this magical time of year.
The eight-acre site was given a Green Flag award in 2024 for its sea of snowdrops across its meadows and the Green Heritage Site accreditation by Historic England.
Snowdrops, one of the earliest harbingers of spring, are delicate bell-shaped winter flowers that bloom as early as January or February, defying the prevailing winter weather.
The house and gardens passed to the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine in 1954 after Bowles' death. Medicinal plants were grown there until 1967.
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