Flowering plantsEasy CareToxic to Pets
Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrops are small bulbs with nodding white flowers that appear in late winter, often among the first flowers of the year. They spread slowly into carpets under trees and shrubs.
Botanical FamilyAmaryllidaceae
Native RegionEurope
Growth RateSlow
Mature Size10–15 cm tall
Bloom PeriodLate winter
Common NamesCommon snowdrop, Galanthus
Photo: Caroig (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Essential Care Requirements
Light
Partial sun
Watering
Moderate
Keep moist in winter and spring; they dislike drying out completely.
Soil
Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil; pH 6.0–7.5.
Temperature and humidity
-35–25 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by division, offsets
Let the leaves die back naturally.
The bulbs are toxic if eaten and can irritate skin.
Top Cultivation Tips
Plant "in the green" (in leaf) just after flowering for best results.
Divide clumps every few years.
Ideal under deciduous trees.
Needs cold winters.
