September 2025 Delivery
Snowdrop Bulbs (Galanthus nivalis)
The Common Snowdrop. Sourced from the finest growers in the UK, trusted for over twenty years, our snowdrop bulbs are of the highest quality, ensuring true British provenance. Galanthus nivalis snowdrops are very widespread and produce a clump of small, beautiful flower heads. The Royal Horticulture Society has awarded Galanthus nivalis with the Award of Garden Merit for outstanding excellence.
- Flowers: February-March
- Height: 10-20cm
- Bulb size: 4/5cm
- UK native
Planting Guide
| Species | Month | Depth | Spacing | Soil | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allium | Sept-Nov | 3 x bulb height | 15-30cm | Well-drained |  |
| Anemone | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5-10cm | Any |  |
| Bluebell | Aug-Dec | 5-10cm | 10cm | Moist |  |
| Camassia | Sept-Nov | 10cm | 15cm | Moist | |
| Chionodoxa | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Crocus | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Cyclamen | Aug-Oct | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Daffodil & Narcissi | Sept-Oct | 3 x bulb height | 10-20cm | Well-drained | |
| Erythronium | Sept-Nov | 10cm | 10cm | Moist | |
| Freesia | Aug-Oct | 5cm | 7cm | Well-drained | |
| Fritillary | Sept-Nov | 10-15cm | 20-25cm | Well-drained | |
| Hyacinth | Sept-Nov | 15cm | 10cm | Well-drained | |
| Ipheion | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Iris | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Muscari | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Any | |
| Puschkinia | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Snowdrop | Sept-Dec | 10cm | 5cm | Moist | |
| Triteleia | Sept-Nov | 5cm | 5cm | Well-drained | |
| Tulip | Sept-Dec | 10-15cm | 10-15cm | Well-drained | |
| Wildflowers | Sept-Dec | 3 x bulb height | 10-15cm | Moist | |
| Full Sun Partial Shade Full Shade |
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