Galanthus or 'Snowdrops' for the UK

GALANTHUS
Galanthus or 'Snowdrops are easy to grow and can even be naturalised into a lawn.
Cambo Estate holds a National Collection of Galanthus

Where to grow Galanthus
Grow them in the perennial border, a woodland situation, or even in a lawn. A shaded position is best.

Dividing Snowdrops or Galanthus
Once Snowdrops stop flowering and have had some time to recover, in May usually, it is a great time to divide them, especially those overcrowded clumps.

Start by lifting the clump with a sturdy garden fork, or turning out the pot if pot grown. Gently break apart the bulbs, replant in small groups of 4-5. Remember that all bulbs like a little food, so dig in some well rotted compost and manure when replanting.

If you find that when you dig the clump that the bulbs are a little limp you might be best to replant as a clump, give them a good feed and divide next season when they are stronger.

Galanthus Species
Galanthus species include: Galanthus nivalis, Galanthus nivalis lectin, Galanthus nivalis agglutinin, Galanthus elwesii, Galanthus ikariae, Galanthus flore pleno, Galanthus plicatus, Galanthus alpinus, Galanthus andorra, Galanthus woronowii.