Snowdrops (Galanthus)
The cute snowdrop is familiar to everyone. It's not only one of the best-known but also one of the most popular early bloomers in our gardens. This is primarily due to its delicate appearance with its white blossoms and the springtime feeling it exudes. It's native to Europe and Western Asia.

Growth form:
Everyone recognizes the characteristic flower shape: oval white bells hanging from delicate green stems. The blossoms appear from January to February.
Location requirements:
Best in the shade of deciduous trees; light is needed during flowering; soil conditions are best fresh to moist, nutrient-rich, and loamy.
Care:
Plant either as bulbs in the fall or as plants in February/March after flowering. Plant bulbs between 6 and 8 cm deep and approximately 10 cm apart. Propagation occurs naturally.
Special varieties or groups:
Snowdrops form a separate genus within the Amaryllis family. This genus includes approximately 20 species, including:
Dainty snowdrop: from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, southwestern Ukraine
Small snowdrop: from Europe from the Pyrenees to Ukraine
Queen Olga Snowdrop: from northwest Sicily; northwest and western Balkan Islands