Snowdrop care guide

Galanthus nivalis

💧

Water

🌿

60d

Feed

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10-15cm

Height

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Hardy

About Snowdrop

The first sign that winter is ending — dainty white bells appearing through frozen ground in January and February. Best planted 'in the green' just after flowering.

Outdoor garden plant. Winter Interest. Typically flowers around Jan, Feb.

How to care for Snowdrop

💧 Watering

Rarely needs watering; winter rain suffices.

🌿 Feeding

Leaf-mould mulch in autumn. Avoid letting them dry out in summer.

☀️ Light

Partial shade

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