Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop)

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For those who find the winter a difficult season to get through, snowdrops in the green are a must in your garden. They are one of the very first things to emerge and one of the loveliest New Year vases to have at your bedside. More
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For those who find the winter a difficult season to get through, snowdrops in the green are a must in your garden. They are one of the very first things to emerge and one of the loveliest New Year vases to have at your bedside.

Galanthus nivalis is the straight-up, wild species snowdrop, with silvery-green leaves and neat, slim flowers. Quick to get established if lifted and divided in the green (when it is in active growth and even flowering) on almost any soil, in sun or partial shade.

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Genus Galanthus
Group/Species nivalis
Type Perennial
Common Name Common Single Snowdrop
Border Position Ground Cover (Scattered)
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Scented
Site Shade
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 15cm (6in)
Spacing Plant 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart.
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant as early as possible 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart.
Care Tips Divide when plants are in the green (just after flowering and before the leaves yellow). Dig deep under large clumps to lift then split by hand into smaller clumps and plant at the same depth. Find out about different ways of planting snowdrops.
Flowering January - March
Vase Life Picked with a long stalk, these make beautiful cut flowers with a delicate fragrance.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Galanthus nivalis (Common Snowdrop) reviews

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Reviewed 1st February 2020 by Simon

Service great. Purchased over a month ago but they kept us up to date in progress as the bulbs came into
The market.

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Reviewed 5th August 2019 by Brenda

Delivery ok - must wait till spring 2020 for results!

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Philippa

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Caroline

Quite disappointed when they arrived - most of the bulbs had very short green shoots (ranging from 2 - 8 cms) and so were difficult to establish. I planted them immediately after they arrived and would say only about 50% of them flowered. I would have expected them to be more 'green' and therefore in a better state to grow.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Emma

They arrived and flowered this year. I hope they come up again next year and start to naturalise.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Kathy

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by David

Hope they will bloom next year.

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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Theresa

Gorgeous delicate but robust snowdrops.

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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Anita

Fabulous blooms from healthy bulbs

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Reviewed 31st May 2019 by Celia

Good quality plants. All taken well so far
Still waiting for tarragon and rosemary

Beautiful Snowdrops

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Reviewed 3rd February 2018 by Pamela Fradley

Ordered both double and single snowdrops in the green last year and planted them under a magnolia tree - with the help of my 6 year old granddaughter. They have just appeared, a lovely sight which I hope will improve each year as they increase. Very pleased!

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