Whilst deciduous trees and shrubs take their well-earned winter rest, it provides a fleeting opportunity to plant some winter and early spring bulbs whilst the sun can penetrate this open canopy. Cyclamen coum are some of the earliest to show their delicate faces beneath the occupied space of my acer, soon to be followed by Galanthus 'Wendy's Gold' which is quite an exquisite yellow snowdrop.
Thereafter, the show will follow on with chionodoxa and the spring jewels themselves. Hepaticas!
As the acer opens its buds, the canopy closes in, the winter bulbs will go into summer dormancy and the hepaticas can relax and enjoy their summer rest in the partial shade of their host.
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