Snowdrop — Flowers
Galanthus nivalis
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Sow
- Jun
- Plant out
- Apr–Sep
- In flower
- Jan, Feb, Mar
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H5
- Season
- winter
- Height
- 10–50 cm
- Spacing
- 10 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 0.1-0.5 metres. Space about 0-10cm apart. In flower Jan-Mar.
Toxic to pets
Snowdrops are harmful if eaten, to people and pets, and the bulbs are the most poisonous part; eating them causes vomiting and stomach upset. Keep the bulbs away from children and pets and never store them with food. If a person eats any, get medical advice; if a pet does, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal