When is the best time to plant snowdrops, there are 3 Ways to Plant Snowdrops.

The ideal growing conditions for snowdrops are partial shade and moist but well-drained soil with some leaf mould.Snowdrops are suitable for underplanting among trees and shrubs because they are tolerant of partial shade.

It's a good rule of thumb to plant Snowdrop bulbs about 10 cms deep, which is a little over 3 x the bulb depth.It's important that Snowdrop bulbs don't dry out in the summer, which is a common cause of failure.Snowdrops like a mulch of leaf mould.It is possible to prevent the bulbs from drying out by planting them deeper.They don't like being baked in the summer sun.

It's best to plant snow drops as soon as you can because they don't grow well in containers.You may expect snowdrops to be hardy.The snowdrop may not survive if it's in a pot.

Snowdrops are similar to Hellebores in that they hang down and it can be hard to see the flowers inside.They are ideal for planting in a wall or a bank so that the flowers are well displayed.

There are clumps of snowdrops in the illustrated centre and right.I have seen them planted around the foot of Himalayan Birch which has a white bark and snowdrops.The Himalayan Birch, which have the award of garden merit are: 'Doorenbos', 'Jermyns' and 'Grayswood Ghost'.

The cheapest way to get Snowdrops is to buy them ready for planting in the autumn.Snowdrops seem to be harder to start than other bulbs.Few suppliers will tell you that the bulbs have been lifted.It is more difficult to grow bulbs which have been in garden centers for a while.Buying snowdrops in the green avoids this problem and can be more successful.

During the winter, snowdrops can be planted out into the garden and this is a good way of getting them going.Snowdrops are more prone to drying out than container-grown plants so growing them in containers is not ideal.

The best time to plant Snowdrops is in the spring, when they are planted "in the green", which is usually after flowering but still in leaf around March time.This is less expensive than buying Snowdrops ready to bloom in containers, which is a good way of getting snowdrops established, but it is not as cheap as bulbs.

If planting in the green, plant to the same depth as established plants.The white part of the stem needs to be underground.The best time to buy Snowdrop plants is in March and April because they flower in January and February.

Bulbs are less reliable than plants and can be planted in the summer.The risk of snowdrops is drying out.A mulch of leaf mould is a good growing medium.Squirrels like the Snowdrop bulbs.

There are lots of gardens to visit if you don't have suitable growing conditions for snowdrops.February is a great time to go for a walk and see some snowdrops.There are many gardens around the country which have impressive displays and a good starting point to find a garden near you is the Country life which has an article on this.

The National Garden Scheme has a Snowdrop festival in February with about 90 gardens all over the country open to view how fellow gardens grow and display their Snowdrops.Every time you visit a Snowdrop garden, you will be donating to important charities such as Marie Curie, Hospice UK, and more.

Not all Snowdrops were created equal.Some are smaller than others.To start with a small variety of Snowdrops can be a bit disappointing.The RHS Award of Garden Merit can be found in some reasonably sized varieties.The fragrant Arnott' is one of the many varieties on sale.

Snowdrops are more of an amber wheelbarrow than green, as they can be difficult to get established and need the right growing conditions to thrive.They do not grow well in ideal conditions, even though they are maintenance free.They are trouble free once established.

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