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Choose a sheltered position and mulch in autumn to keep the roots comfortable through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet plants at the same depth they were growing in the pot, water in well, and keep evenly moist while they establish. In late winter, tidy away tired leaves to show off the flowers and reduce leaf‑spot problems. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause hellebores flower early, they can provide nectar and pollen for emerging bees when other sources are scarce. 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Supplied “in the green”, it arrives with foliage attached so you can replant it soon after flowering, which can help it settle in faster than dry bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plants are perfect for lawns, borders, and woodland edges where they can return year after year. In late winter, nodding white flowers with green touches appear on short stems, often pushing through frost. They’re especially striking when planted in generous groups and allowed to naturalise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant promptly into soil that stays moist but drains well, ideally enriched with leaf mould or garden compost. Keep each clump at the same depth it was growing previously, then firm the soil around it. Water in well to settle roots and remove air pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, maintenance is simple. Let the foliage die back naturally so the bulb can store energy for next season’s display. Where planted in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have fully yellowed and collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the most natural effect, repeat the planting in several small drifts and vary the spacing slightly. Snowdrops pair well with winter aconites and early narcissus, and they’re excellent for underplanting deciduous trees. 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The blooms float above divided green foliage on wiry stems, adding movement to borders. The narrow, overlapping petals give a refined, airy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun or partial shade in soil that stays evenly moist but drains well. It’s especially useful for brightening the edge of woodland planting or mixed borders when many summer perennials are winding down. In hotter positions, a little afternoon shade helps flowers stay fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time it forms a clump and can slowly spread, so give it space and avoid moving it once established. It pairs well with ornamental grasses, asters and late‑flowering salvias for a long season of interest. Plant in groups if you’d like a more natural drift over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater during dry spells for better flowering, and add a mulch of compost in spring to support healthy growth. Stems can be lightly supported in exposed spots, but they usually weave naturally through neighbours. Avoid winter waterlogging, but don’t let the soil bake dry in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut back in late autumn, or leave stems for winter texture and tidy in spring. A reliable choice for late colour with a soft, romantic look. 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