Dried out snowdrop bulbs are notoriously hard to establish, but newly lifted bulbs can be stored in trays of moist, peat-free potting medium until late August, where re-planting straight away is not possible. 

What do you do with snowdrop bulbs after flowering?

Simply lift snowdrop plants just after flowering and before the foliage has turned yellow, and replant elsewhere. You can buy snowdrops in the green from garden centres or online. Snowdrops do best in a well-drained soil in light shade, similar to their native woodland habitat.
 

How long do bulbs last unplanted?

Most bulbs can be stored for up to a year, but tend to perform best when planted within six months of lifting. For tender bulbs, be sure to plant in the spring following the fall in which they were lifted-they will likely not have enough energy to survive past the warm season and into the following year.

How do you save bulbs for next year?

Store tender bulbs in paper bags, reusable mesh bags, or cardboard boxes with air holes poked in for air circulation. Fill the container with peat moss, sawdust, or vermiculite—enough to cover each bulb by one inch. Make sure the bulbs have enough air circulation to prevent rotting.
 

Should snowdrop bulbs be soaked before planting?

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You can also plant dry bulbs in the autumn, but they are generally less successful. If you go for this option, buy them as soon as you seen them on display and soak them overnight in a bowl of cold water before planting the following day. When it comes to snowdrops, a dry bulb is a dead bulb.

Do snowdrop bulbs multiply?

Snowdrop bulbs multiply every year and overcrowding can reduce the flower display. So, give plants a boost, and create more displays for free by lifting and dividing the clumps. Wait until the leaves have gone yellow, then dig up the plant and carefully split it into three to five smaller clumps.
 

Can you leave bulbs in pots after flowering?

You may keep the bulbs in pots after flowering, but it is a good idea to introduce some new soil with all its nutrients and fertilize again. You may also remove the bulbs, let them air dry, and put them in a paper bag in a location with the proper chilling requirements until you are ready to force them again.
 

Can you dig up bulbs and store them?

Dig several inches away from the plant to avoid injury and then loosen the roots gently. Lift the clump. Wash the soil off the bulbs with a gentle stream from the water hose, and put the bulbs in a warm, dry place to cure. Most need only 1 to 3 days of curing time before they can be packed away.
 

Can unplanted bulbs be saved?

You can continue to store the bulbs in a cool location where the temperatures remain above freezing. Then plant the bulbs outdoors as soon as the soil is thawed and workable. If the plants received sufficient cold in storage, they will eventually flower for you this spring.

Should you refrigerate bulbs before planting?

To pre-cool bulbs, put them in the fruit/vegetable drawer of the refrigerator for 8 to 14 weeks. Don’t store them with ripening fruit, though, which can give off ethylene gas, which damages the bulbs. Then plant the bulbs immediately in the garden or containers.
 

Do you cut back snowdrops after flowering?

There are no requirements to prune or train snowdrops. Simply allow the foliage to die back naturally.

Can you leave bulbs in the ground after flowering?

Most bulbs can be left underground all year or stored inside after they’ve bloomed. After your bulbs have flowered, don’t remove their leaves while they’re still green; always let the foliage die back on its own. Bulbs gain their strength from their foliage, helping them grow and produce new flowers next year.
 

How do you plant dry snowdrop bulbs?

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What do you do with bulbs after they bloom indoors?

Clip off dead blooms, leaving the foliage intact. Set containers in a sunny window indoors, or a bright, but protected spot outside and continue watering as usual. Allow the soil to dry out completely once the leaves have withered and died. Set the pots in a cool, dry place in a basement, garage, or shed.

How do you overwinter a bulb?

For the most part, bulbs should be stored in a cool area with temperatures around 40 to 50 degrees such as an unheated garage, an unfinished basement or a root cellar. Periodically check your bulbs throughout the winter and remove any that appear to be rotting. Also, check on the moisture levels.
 

Can you reuse potted bulbs?

Many potted bulbs can be saved for reuse, though hybrid tulips will not put on the same quality of repeat show as hyacinth or narcissus. Fall is the optimal time to plant out saved bulbs and get the highest survival rate.