Large snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii) – 100 flower bulbs (size 5/6)

Plant these 100 bulbs of Large Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii) from September through November, and you will enjoy white flowers from January through March. Snowdrops are often the very first flowers of the year and bloom even through a layer of snow. Suitable for under trees and shrubs, in a shady border and in the lawn. The bulbs have a bulb size of 5/6: the circumference of the bulb in centimeters. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the bloom.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Galanthus elwesii
• Quantity: 100 bulbs
• Bulb size: 5/6
• Flower color: white
• Flowering period: January–March
• Planting period: September through November
• Planting depth: 5–8 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 5 cm (enough for a group of approximately 50 × 50 cm)
• Location: partial shade
• Winter hardiness: hardy and naturalizes
• Pets: toxic to pets

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 5–8 cm deep with the tip facing up, in well-drained soil. Snowdrops like humus-rich soil that does not dry out in summer, such as under deciduous shrubs. Also check out our selection of potting soil & tools to plant your bulbs properly.