Plant list: Spring-flowering bulbs A sure sign that spring is on the way is when these cheery little chaps begin to do their thing. To get a good display plant bulbs the autumn before and don’t cut off their leaves when they’ve finished flowering.
	Galanthus nivalis Common snowdrop Bulb Hardy White Grey-green 10cm to 15cm x 5cm to 7.5cm (4in to 6in x 2in to 3in) An elegant plant that signals the beginning of the end of winter. Snowdrops have very attractive nodding flowers and make a great impression when planted in large drifts in the lawn or under trees.
	Related plant lists: Spring-flowering bulbs Trees for spring blossom Spring-flowering shrubs Summer bedding plants Summer perennials Summer roses Autumn foliage Autumn berries and fruit Autumn seed-heads Winter evergreens Winter bark and stems Winter flowers