Snowdrops, known botanically as Galanthus, are among the very first flowers to appear each year — often blooming through frost and snow from January to March. Their delicate, nodding white blooms bring hope and freshness to the winter garden, symbolising the arrival of spring. These hardy bulbous perennials are perfect for naturalising in grass, under trees, or along shady borders, where they’ll multiply over time into beautiful drifts of white.
Snowdrops prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, thriving beneath deciduous trees or in woodland-style gardens. Once planted, they’re low-maintenance and return reliably each year, spreading gently to form natural carpets of flowers.
Popular varieties like Galanthus nivalis, Galanthus elwesii, and Galanthus ‘Flore Pleno’ offer a mix of classic and double blooms, adding quiet elegance to winter displays. Ideal for pairing with Hellebores and Iris reticulata, Snowdrops are an essential choice for early-season beauty.
