Wallington anticipates planting its millionth snowdrop this February half term, marking a decade of planting events.
Since 2016, people have helped plant snowdrops during February half term. Wallington has hosted gardeners and volunteers, all of whom planted snowdrops in the past. This year marks the tenth and final planting; they expect to plant one million snowdrops.
Many families return to plant, and the woodlands are filled with white flowers. Some flowers are special types, including the “Sandersii” group, which has yellow markings, and “Flore Pleno,” which has double petals.
Beck Orton, a senior gardener, believes snowdrops show spring is coming and thinks they are strong plants. The snowdrops grow through anything, and sunshine, snow, and hail do not stop them.
They brighten the woodland, making better weather feel close. Simon Thompson heads gardening at Wallington. He found planting snowdrops enjoyable and watched the spring landscape change as thousands of people helped plant flowers.
Cooperation makes great things happen. There are crafts and planting events, and March 2 features a Snowdrop Parade, celebrating one million flowers. Planting pauses on February 23, as high winds are expected and caused the cancelation.
Wallington’s crocus lawn will bloom soon and sits inside the walled garden, where many people visit it. Wallington is a “nature super-site,” part of National Trust plans announced to celebrate an anniversary.