Planting Snowdrops
 

I was given a potted Snowdrop plant and would like to plant it out in
my garden, if possible. The tag reads "Bright indirect light, 50 - 65
degrees F, USDA zones 3-7. I'm in Zone 9. Is there any way to
successfully grow Snowdrops in my California garden?

-Fleemo

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I was given a potted Snowdrop plant and would like to plant it out in
my garden, if possible. The tag reads "Bright indirect light, 50 - 65
degrees F, USDA zones 3-7. I'm in Zone 9. Is there any way to
successfully grow Snowdrops in my California garden?

-Fleemo

No. Their chill requirements are difficult to provide artificially, &
without the surprisingly large root system together with bulb experiencing
a good long cold winter in the ground, they will never bloom again.

-paghat the ratgirl
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Thanks Paghat.

Can they be grown successfully as a houseplant, or should I just dump
'em in the compost heap?

-F

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I was given a potted Snowdrop plant and would like to plant it out in
my garden, if possible. The tag reads "Bright indirect light, 50 - 65
degrees F, USDA zones 3-7. I'm in Zone 9. Is there any way to
successfully grow Snowdrops in my California garden?

-Fleemo


On the other hand, I can only envy your ability to overwinter tender bulbs,
especially begonias. Pure white begonias put Galanthus to shame.

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Thanks Paghat.

Can they be grown successfully as a houseplant, or should I just dump
'em in the compost heap?

-F

Janet's idea to plant them anyway & see what happens is probably worth the
effort, they won't take up much room. I wouldn't count on seeing anything
but their leaves in the future but plants sometimes fool ya & do well
where they weren't supposed to.

-paggers
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My thanks to all of you kind folks for your input. I will plant 'em
out in a shady spot and hope for the best. :)

-Fleemo