Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrops) – Winter Flowering Bulbs in a Trough (Pre-Planted Floral Trough)

Snowdrops are one of the first flowers of the year, and this pre-planted floral trough brings their nodding white blooms to a doorstep, patio or garden corner from mid-winter into early spring. The common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is already growing in the trough and arrives ready to display, so there is no planting to do.

Snowdrops flower through frost and cold, often from January, with narrow grey-green strap-like leaves. They are fully hardy and low maintenance, which suits UK winters and gardeners of every experience level. Their early flowers give bees and other pollinators food when little else is out.

Place the trough in partial shade, in a cool, moist but well-drained spot. Water moderately while the plants are growing, avoid waterlogging, and ease off once the foliage has died back. After flowering, let the leaves die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year. Snowdrops can later be planted out in the garden, ideally 'in the green' just after flowering, where they will spread gently into drifts.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Snowdrop, Common Snowdrop
• Botanical Name: Galanthus spp.
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 7-15cm tall and 5-8cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming bulb
• Perfect For: Woodland gardens, borders, rockeries, containers and underplanting deciduous trees and shrubs
• Foliage: Narrow, strap-like, grey-green leaves
• Flowering Time: Mid-winter to early spring (January to March)
• Flower Colour: White
• Planting Position: Partial shade, tolerates full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, humus-rich, moist soil or compost
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Maintenance: Low
• Seasonal Interest: Winter and spring
• Type: Hardy bulb