The "March" in the name certainly means something. Since this bulbous plant is an early bloomer, this could point to the exact month of flowering. As such, it would be one of the first garden plants of the year to give us its enchanting blooms. Let's take a closer look.
March mugs are not called March mugs for nothing
Its flowers are so beautiful
Almost every flower lover goes into raptures at the sight of white snowdrops. Hardly anyone knows that the March cup also produces beautiful white bell-shaped flowers. Perhaps these are even often mistaken for snowdrops.
However, the differences between March cups and snowdrops are unmistakable on closer inspection. The flowers of the March cup are slightly larger and each individual petal is decorated with a yellow-green spot at the tip.
The inflorescences can reach a length of 20 to 90 cm in height. The March cup forms one or two flower bells per flower stalk.
Beginning and end of the flowering period
This plant is actually in full bloom throughout the month of March. But the heyday begins even earlier:
- the first flowers appear as early as February
- the whole month of March belongs to the flowers of this plant
- the last flowers say goodbye sometime in April
Certainly, location and care will have an impact on flowering. The current weather can also delay the flowering period by a few days or start it earlier.
Danger when picking flowers
Magical floral arrangements can be created from the white flowers. But be careful when picking the flowers. March mug is highly toxic in all parts of the plant. Even the mere contact with the plant sap that escapes when cutting can lead to skin irritation. Therefore wear gloves for your own protection.
Notice:
Blossoms from wild-growing snow cups must not be picked. The plant is threatened with extinction and is therefore under protection.