The
Snowdrop is a fall planted bulb. When winter snow melts, Snowdrops are probably
the very first flowers to peep their heads through the ground. In early fall,
plant Snowdrops in moist humus-rich soil in sun to partial shade. Space the
bulbs 2 inches apart and about 4 inches deep.
Add a
layer of light much of shredded leaves in the winter for protection. Leave them
undisturbed and they will naturalize without being divided. Do not fertilize.
Allow foliage to die back naturally to make these bulbs last for years. If
clumps become too crowded, lift and divide them into smaller groups in late
spring.
Since
Snowdrops are one of the first bulbs up in the late winter, you can plant them
under deciduous trees. For a beautiful color effect, plant in groups of 25 or
more. Snowdrops grow to only 6 inches tall and bloom from January until March,
depending on the zone. They are hardy in zones 3-8.