STAR OF THE MONTH

Galanthus nivalis

I might be in danger of giving you too much information here, but every January, when the little shoots of snowdrops start pushing their way through the cold dark soil, I do a little dance of joy. It is not a full blown fouetté ballet turn or a merengue , but more of a shuffle with a twist. I need to be careful while doing this lest I incur the ridicule of my family or slip over in the mud and do myself a mischief , but it is worth it as something as life affirming and comforting as a snowdrop deserves a suitably enthusiastic welcome.

There is room in every garden for snowdrops: they can be tucked in every corner or even in pots and containers. Plant as bulbs in autumn or, ideally, as plants in March.

Height x Spread 10cm x 5cm