Snowdrops

The graceful white flowers that appear first in forest clearings are, of course, snowdrops. A small plant no more than 25 cm high can easily withstand frost. Moreover, it needs sub-zero temperatures. In Europe, snowdrops can bloom from December to April, but in our latitudes, this can hardly be expected. Yet, for a short time, snowdrops attract everyone's attention, delivering not only aesthetic pleasure, but also indicating the approach of spring.

It is not difficult to guess that snowdrop flowers spend most of the year in the form of bulbs. They grow in summer and become active only in the fall, when they begin to grow roots and prepare for spring flowering. Despite the fact that the plant reproduces by bulbs, snowdrops do not like division. If necessary, dig up the bulbs along with a lump of earth. In order for the transplanted snowdrop flower to take root, division must be carried out before the leaves wither. The plant is unpretentious to soil, but loves moisture and partial shade. You can find out more about growing snowdrops in the garden in this section of our website.