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White snowdrops emerging through the last snowBulbs & tubers

Galanthus nivalis

Snowdrop

The Snowdrop is one of the very first spring bloomers, often appearing while snow still lies on the ground. The graceful, bell-shaped white flowers hang from slender stems and herald the end of winter. The bulbs multiply rapidly and eventually form beautiful white carpets.

Partial shadeMedium10–15 cm