Donate a Daffodil
Donate todayWe’re restoring Greenbank Garden’s iconic daffodil avenue. Will you help us by donating a daffodil today?
Did you know Greenbank Garden is home to one of Scotland’s most impressive daffodil collections? With over 500 varieties carefully tended by our team of gardeners and volunteers, the garden boasts a stunning array of these cheerful blooms. From the classic ‘King Alfred’ to rare treasures like Narcissus ‘Telamonius Plenus’, you’ll find daffodils of all colours, shapes and sizes.
The number of healthy bulbs in the garden has declined over time, and our goal is to bring back the spring blanket of daffodils that once covered the garden and woodland. We’re on a mission to restore Greenbank’s iconic daffies to their former glory by planting 50,000 bulbs. Over time, these bulbs will naturalise, which should double the display to 100,000 daffodils. It costs just £15 to plant 50 daffodils. Will you donate today?
A Major-ly important collection
The legacy of Greenbank’s daffodils dates to the 1930s, after owner Major William Dunlop Hamilton had begun planting them in the woodland dell in 1917. His passion for these flowers became a topic of conversation among local people, who were shocked to learn the Major would spend as much as £15 on just one bulb – the equivalent of around £550 today! Major Hamilton’s planting laid the foundation for what has become a cherished feature of this 18th-century garden, which is still enjoyed by visitors today.
Bloomin’ beautiful
By donating a daffodil, you’ll not only preserve Greenbank’s botanical heritage but you’ll also support the garden’s ecosystem. These daffodils will promote sustainability and improve biodiversity as we’ll mow the lawn less frequently, reducing the use of petrol-powered equipment. They will also provide vital nectar for pollinators and support local wildlife like butterflies and birds. We hope you’ll join us in preserving and conserving this beautiful corner of Scotland’s gardening heritage.
Whether you can visit Greenbank Garden soon or whether you’re supporting us from afar, your generosity will make a lasting impact. Donate a daffodil today and be a part of this blooming legacy.
We’re fundraising to plant 50,000 daffodil bulbs over multiple years, and it’ll cost around £10,000 to do this. If we raise more than our target, then the extra donations will be used at Greenbank Garden where the need is greatest.
For donations of £15 and above, we’ll send you a small information booklet featuring some our favourite daffodils at Greenbank Garden, as a token of our thanks. We aim to send your booklet within 7 working days.
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