For many plant lovers and gardeners, snowdrops mean the end of winter and the beginning of spring. But even if they are beautiful and would be perfect as a bouquet in a vase: they are protected!

A protected early bloomer

There are around 20 species of snowdrops all over the world. This early bloomer originally comes from south-eastern Europe and western Asia. Due to the low stocks, it is under nature protection in Germany, just like the March cup.

In Germany, the small snowdrop in its wild form can be found. However, there is no real natural site. Therefore, it should be protected in this country. But the snowdrop is not only respected in this country. There are strict import regulations for snowdrops in Europe that breeders and garden retailers have to comply with.

Do not collect or tear off snowdrops

No matter how beautiful they are, snowdrops must not be collected, torn down or dug up. Anyone caught doing so faces heavy fines. Many a snowdrop lover would like to collect them in the forest, in the meadow or elsewhere, for example for a bouquet in the vase. It would be easier to plant the snowdrops yourself…

Buy snowdrops instead or have them given as gifts

Nothing is free in this world? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that. Many gardeners have planted snowdrops in their garden and feel overwhelmed by the growing stock. They will happily dig up a few plants for you and give them to you.

Spring is the time to plant snowdrops. Alternatively, you can buy the plants at a garden center or hardware store. Onions are usually commercially available in autumn.

Increase the stock of plants

If you want to do something good for nature, you should multiply snowdrops:

  • Sow seeds in boxes outside the home (cold germs)
  • Dig out snowdrops in the spring when they are in bloom and separate the brood onions from the main onion
  • Snowdrops also grow in pots, for example on the balcony
  • important: humus-rich, moist soil and semi-shady to shady location

tips and tricks

Snowdrops are poisonous. Educate your children about this. As a result, they will stay away from the snowdrop and stocks will be better preserved.

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Herbs