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Bulb · Amaryllidaceae family

Common snowdrop

Galanthus nivalis

Full sun to shade 3⅞ in–9⅞ in × 3⅛ in–5⅞ in Flowers February–March to −104 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
Size3⅞ in–9⅞ in
spacing 4 in
FlowersFebruary–March
PlantingSeptember–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistclayhumus-richloamy

Watering

only in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−104 °F
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in3⅞ in–9⅞ inspread 3⅛ in–5⅞ in
3⅞ in–9⅞ in× spread 3⅛ in–5⅞ in

Plant 4 in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberProtection: JanuaryProtection: FebruaryProtection: MarchProtection: AprilProtection: MayProtection: JuneProtection: JulyProtection: AugustProtection: SeptemberProtection: OctoberProtection: NovemberProtection: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingProtection
Now, in October: a good time for planting (bulb).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

February–March · white

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

bulb: September–November

Protection

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May–June (protection): After flowering, firm the soil around the plants; cover valuable bulbs with fine mesh (May – June).

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
high-potash fertilizer

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

Narcissus bulb fly

Merodon equestris
pest

What you will see

The bulb rots or flowers without blooms; a white grub inside.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–June

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Firm the soil around the plants after flowering.
    • Buy firm, good-quality bulbs.
    • Cover valuable bulbs with fine mesh from mid May to June.
  2. By hand February to AprilDig up and dispose of plants showing damage in spring, before the grub pupates.
Narcissus bulb flypest · May–June

What you will see

The bulb rots or flowers without blooms; a white grub inside.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–June

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Firm the soil around the plants after flowering.
    • Buy firm, good-quality bulbs.
    • Cover valuable bulbs with fine mesh from mid May to June.
  2. By hand February to AprilDig up and dispose of plants showing damage in spring, before the grub pupates.

Snowdrop gray mold

disease

What you will see

Gray coating on leaves and flowers, bulb rot, black grains (sclerotia).

When to look

Winter

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not plant where the disease has been.
    • Check a new bulb for sclerotia.
  2. By hand from mid-winterDig up and destroy affected bulbs.
Snowdrop gray molddisease · winter

What you will see

Gray coating on leaves and flowers, bulb rot, black grains (sclerotia).

When to look

Winter

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not plant where the disease has been.
    • Check a new bulb for sclerotia.
  2. By hand from mid-winterDig up and destroy affected bulbs.
Sources (3)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

wax begonia

wax begonia

5⅞ in–11¾ in
✓flowers May–October
✓taller — for the back
hardy geranium

hardy geranium

11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
✓flowers May–July
✓taller — for the back
common periwinkle

common periwinkle

3⅛ in–11¾ in
✓flowers April–June
✓taller — for the back

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does common snowdrop flower?

In February–March; the flowers are white.

Does common snowdrop tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does common snowdrop need?

At maturity 3⅛ in–5⅞ in wide and 3⅞ in–9⅞ in tall; recommended spacing 4 in.

Narcissus bulb fly — what can you do?

Firm the soil around the plants after flowering. Dig up and dispose of plants showing damage in spring, before the grub pupates.

Snowdrop gray mold — what can you do?

Do not plant where the disease has been. Dig up and destroy affected bulbs.

Sources (14) Checked 20 October 2026

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