First, Colesbourne Gardens looks fantastic!
https://www.colesbournegardens...
I found the site when researching EARLY pollen/nectar sources for bees. Would like to run a mix of snowdrops and winter aconites (Eranthis hyemalis) both in lawn and beds. Even though I see snowdrops offered as bulbs, everything I have been told here and elsewhere suggests they are iffy at best. Most say best planted in the green. However, the site above says there is root damage and they use bulbs. Some seed sources also exist. The ground I have in lawn is ancient alluvium baked and compressed to concrete during dry hot summer spells. Better during late winter into spring. The lot runs roughly east/west. Thoughts on snowdrops and/or aconites for my location? Best way to kickstart? Thoughts on species/varieties? Probably better would be the shorter types for the lawn.
