Light
Sun in winter, part shade in summer; under deciduous trees is perfect.
Growing guide · Bulbs
Galanthus nivalis
How to grow Common Snowdrop.
First up. Sometimes through snow.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 3–7
- Size
- About 6 in. tall
- Spacing
- 3 in. apart, in clumps.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Moist in spring, dry is fine in summer.
Planting and soil
Plant as soon as they arrive in fall, 3 in. deep. They do not like to dry out out of the ground.
Feeding
None needed.
Pruning
Leave the leaves until they yellow.
Through the year
Flowers late winter. Leaves gone by late spring. Dormant until next winter.
If something's off
Few problems; deer and rodents leave them alone. Bulbs are toxic to pets.
Why we stock it: Proof in February that the garden is coming back.
Snowdropsfrom $54.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Snowdropsfrom $54.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it