A perennial bulb, up to 20cm high, with narrow, grey-green leaves. Large, scented white flowers are produced in late winter, with a narrow yellow ovary, long outer petals, and inner petals marked with a broad, inverted yellow-green horseshoe at the tip
0.1-0.5 metres
0-0.1 metre
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in part shade but will tolerate full sun as long as the soil is consistently moist. See snowdrop cultivation for more detailed advice
Propagate by division as the foliage dies back, or by twin scaling when bulbs are dormant. See bulb propagation
No pruning required
May be susceptible to narcissus bulb fly and swift moth caterpillar
May be susceptible to snowdrop grey mould