Galanthus nivalis

It’s lovely to see snowdrops now in flower and it’s a good time to purchase them if you are looking to introduce them to your plot.

Bulbs bought in autumn tend to be too dry, so they are best bought “in the green” which is anytime from now onwards and planted immediately on arrival.

You can also buy them in pots now and this is a good way to see what type of flower they have. There are tonnes of different cultivars, with various subtle markings or flower shapes, but you won’t go wrong with the common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis – it’s pure and simple. Plant in moisture retentive soil – and they look beautiful naturalised in grass.