Galanthus

(ga·lan·thus | \ gəˈlan(t)thəs \)

Also Known As:

Snowdrops, Milk Flowers

	When to Plant:
	Fall

	Blooms:
	Late Winter to Early Spring

	Light Requirements:
	Full Sun to Partial Shade

	Plant Height:
	4-6"

	Hardiness Zones:
	Grow as Perennial in zones 3-8. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone

	Planting Depth:
	2-3"

	Plant Spacing:
	2-3"

	Plant Type:
	Bulb

About

Galanthus produce charming white blossoms on slender stems resembling drops of snow that appear out of the ground in very early spring before the snow is gone. Galanthus are a very welcome sign to signal spring's arrival!

Highlights

First blooms of spring
Deer & critter resistant
Naturalizes well
Beneficial to pollinators
Excellent cut flowers for bud vases

Planting Care & Instructions

Plant in the fall, before the first frost hardens the soil. Dig a hole to the required depth. Place bulb in hole, pointed side up. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Mulch in extreme climates.

For container planting, bury the bulb three times as deep as the bulb is wide. In zones 6 and below, you will need to protect your bulb containers. Place them near the foundation of the house or other structure. In zones 3-5, place the container in an unheated garage or shed.

After blooming, leave the bulbs in place so plants can clump or reseed. Divide only when containers or planting spaces become too crowded. Propagate in the fall by division after they have been chilled for four weeks in a moist medium.

Refer to the USDA Planting Zone Map to find your zone.

Growing Tips

Plant in containers as an accent to taller growing flower bulbs. For a natural look, grow en masse in large drifts the landscape. Contact with galanthus bulbs may cause skin irritation. Use gloves or handle with care. Wash hands thoroughly after planting.

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