Snowdrops are in bloom between January and March. They provide green and white dots in the barren winter landscape. Here you can find out all the interesting facts about snowdrop bulbs.

A tough bulb plant

The snowdrop forms a bulb underground. It is her survival organ, into which she withdraws over the summer and autumn. Cool temperatures do not cause any problems for the onion. It tolerates frost well if planted 8 to 10 cm deep in the ground.

Pierce the snow - the onion as a thermal power station

It is not for nothing that the snowdrop is also called the snow-piercer. Its onion contains enormous power potential. It collects nutrients that it needs when the flowers sprout in spring.

It works like this: If there is a blanket of snow over the onion, that is no reason to remain hidden. It burns part of the sugar it contains. The resulting heat (8 to 10 °C) melts the snow…

Don't cut too early!

Inexperienced gardeners make the mistake of cutting off snowdrop leaves too early. If at all, they should not be removed until they have yellowed. This is usually the case in April. If you cut them off too early, you prevent the onion from sucking nutrients out of them. The result: the snowdrop would not have enough strength to flower next year.

How and when should you plant the bulbs?

  • between September and November
  • preferably in small groups
  • with the tip up and the roots down
  • 8 to 10 cm deep
  • at a distance of 5 to 15 cm from each other
  • up to 5 pieces per planting hole

The onion - a toxic bundle of energy

Most people know that snowdrops are poisonous. But very few people know that their onions have the greatest potential for poisoning. It is best to wear gloves when handling the onions. Also, after purchasing or digging up, they should not be placed near children or pets.

tips and tricks

Lovers of unusual varieties of snowdrops do not buy bulbs. You buy flowering plants. The reason: Then they know exactly where they stand.

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Herbs