Snowdrops in pots

I’ve enjoyed growing snowdrops for many years, it wasn’t until the last couple of years that I found out that there are numerous varieties with a differing price range.

Did you know that some sell for over £1000?!

I bought my first more unusual variety when attending an alpine fair and my tiny collection has grown since.

The common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) bulks up quickly even in pots.

The common snowdrop spreads nicely, I found this to be true in both pots and in the soil. Snowdrops like a soil that replicates a woodland floor, soil enriched with leaf mould.

Truthfully I have found that they are not always as easy to grow when planted in pots.

Some varieties appear to grow better than others, I would say they all appreciate sharing larger pots with other plants.

Galanthus ‘Trumps’ multiplying and growing much healthier along with an Aspidistra.

If you are lucky enough to have a garden with lots of beds, you may find these delightful little plants settle quickly and will be happy for years to come.

Galanthus ‘Lapwing’ seems to be very happy in this pot and is bulking nicely.

Galanthus elwesii ‘Barnes’

Galanthus ‘Rainbow Pot of Gold’, a new variety available from 2023 – a golden form.

Galanthus ‘Wasp’ also appears to be bulking up nicely.

Galanthus elwesii ‘Grumpy’, one of my favourite varieties, the flower looks like it has a grumpy face.

Galanthus plicatus ‘Warham’ spreading nicely in this unusual planter.

Galanthus elwesii ‘Beluga’.

Galanthus elwesii ‘Peter Gatehouse’ one of the earlier varieties to flower.

Galanthus ‘Fly Fishing’ seems to be happy.

Galanthus ‘South Hayes’, a form with lovely marked flowers.

Galanthus ‘Ailwyn’ a lovely double form. This appears to be duplicating nicely.

I find that information on snowdrops is hard to come by. Details that can help the novice break into starting collecting, what can be very pricey is available only on limited supply.

Whatever size garden you have, there will be room for one of these cheerful little plants, many friends will happily share a few bulbs too.

Remember it’s always best to buy these ‘in the green’ they tend to take easily.

Happy gardening!