While other early bloomers such as crocuses and daffodils are still hibernating, the snowdrops raise and stretch their flower heads out of the snow cover. You seem to be in a great hurry. But when does it bloom, does it depend on the weather and what should you do at this time?

When do snowdrops bloom?

The single flower of snowdrops shows up at different times depending on the species. In addition, the location, the nutrient supply of the soil and the planting time play a role in the flowering time.

Here are the flowering times:

  • early species and wild species: from October and until spring
  • late varieties flower in April
  • most snowdrops bloom between January and February
  • in cool locations, the flowering time is delayed by about a month
  • By May at the latest, the flowering period for all snowdrops is over

During or after flowering: plant out, propagate, transplant

During its flowering, the ideal time has come to propagate the snowdrop. It can be dug up and tolerates this procedure very well. The excavated plant is examined in the root area. It is now shared there. Alternatively, the snowdrop can be propagated via its daughter bulbs after it has flowered.

Likewise, a good time for transplanting has come during or after flowering. It should be noted that the new location is not near coniferous trees (there is acidic soil that the snowdrop does not tolerate) and has permeable soil. After transplanting, vigorous watering is crucial for growth.

tips and tricks

If you want to witness snowdrop blooms again next year, remember not to mow the lawn during the flowering period!

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Herbs