{"title":"Organic snowdrops","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganically Grown Snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snowdrop, scientifically known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalanthus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring and is often seen as a symbol of the season's arrival. They grow no taller than 20 centimeters and typically have narrow, elongated leaves. The small, nodding flowers consist of six white petals, with the three shorter ones featuring a green marking. The petals form a bell-like shape around the central parts of the flower, and as the sun rises, the shimmering bloom opens wide to catch the light—creating a more open and spread-out flower form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow and when to plant snowdrops?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best time to plant snowdrops is from summer until November. Plant them at a depth of 2 to 3 times the height of the bulb and space them 2 to 3 times the width apart. Place the bulbs point-up, cover with soil, and press gently to anchor them. Water well after planting so the soil stays moist and promotes root development for early spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops prefer a spot in partial to full shade, though they tolerate some sun. Plant them in groups beneath deciduous trees or shrubs, or in grassy areas around trees—preferably where there is little foot traffic and the trees provide summer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure the soil is well-drained—ideally moist but not soggy. They grow well in loamy soil, which retains moisture while offering adequate drainage. Sandy soils also work if kept moist, offering excellent drainage that helps prevent bulb rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSnowdrops in clay soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile snowdrops tolerate some clay, heavy clay may block proper drainage. Improving soil structure with organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure can enhance drainage and support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops naturalize easily and require little care. A layer of mulch—like leaves or compost—can help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Apply a thin layer around the base of the plants but avoid covering the bulbs directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagating snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops usually propagate naturally via bulb division and seed. If you'd like to grow more, dig them up after flowering and gently divide the bulbs. Replant immediately at the desired location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the snowdrop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common snowdrop is a stinzenplant and native to much of Europe, including the western, central, and southern regions. The name \u003cem\u003eGalanthus\u003c\/em\u003e derives from the Greek words ‘gala’ meaning ‘milk’ and ‘anthos’ meaning ‘flower’, referring to the white color of the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying organic snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Shiny snowdrop\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/products\/bio-galanthus-ikariae-glanzend-sneeuwklokje\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalanthus ikariae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as the Ikaria snowdrop, and the broad-leaved \u003ca title=\"Polar Bear snowdrop\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/products\/bio-galanthus-polar-bear-breedbladig-sneeuwklokje\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalanthus elwesii 'Polar Bear'\u003c\/a\u003e with its outward-facing flowers are organically grown and available now in the Bloemoloog collection. We hope that the \u003ca title=\"Common snowdrop\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/products\/bio-galanthus-nivalis-sneeuwklokjes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalanthus nivalis\u003c\/a\u003e will be available again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to buy snowdrops?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June to January—or while supplies last—you can order snowdrop bulbs from the Bloemoloog. They are freshly harvested weekly in summer, so you’re guaranteed top-quality bulbs delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying snowdrops at the market\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is not available at the \u003ca title=\"Bloemoloog markets and events\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/pages\/markten-en-evenementen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emarket\u003c\/a\u003e due to poor storage conditions in outdoor temperatures. If you’d like to pick them up at a market, please contact us or mention it in the order comments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bio-galanthus-elwesii-breedbladig-sneeuwklokje","title":"Organic Galanthus elwesii - Giant Snowdrop | 10 pcs.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Giant Snowdrops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the first snowdrops appear, you know that winter is slowly coming to an end. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is often one of the very first flower bulbs to bring life back into the garden. While many plants are still dormant, its grey-green leaves are already pushing through the soil, followed by elegant white, bell-shaped flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat always stands out to us about this species is its relatively broad leaves. They give the plant a slightly stronger appearance than the common snowdrop. The flowers themselves remain delicate. They hang gracefully downwards as if hiding from the cold, but anyone who takes a closer look will notice the distinctive green markings on the inner petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like to plant snowdrops in places where you regularly walk during winter. Along a garden path, for example, or beneath a tree that provides shade during summer. At a time when very little else is flowering, these small blooms bring welcome life to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere should I plant \u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops are easy to grow. Give them a spot in partial shade or light shade and they usually establish themselves quickly. They thrive beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where they receive plenty of sunlight in early spring before the leaves appear, while the soil stays moist for longer later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer humus-rich soil, but they also grow well in many ordinary garden soils. As long as excess water can drain away during winter, snowdrops are surprisingly hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting the bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbs can be planted from September onwards. We usually plant them at a depth of around 5 centimetres. There's no need to be overly precise. Snowdrops generally find their own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a natural-looking display, we prefer not to plant them in straight rows. Instead, scatter small groups here and there. After a few years, it will look as though they have always been part of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowdrops require very little maintenance. The most important thing is to leave the foliage in place after flowering. It will naturally turn yellow before disappearing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time the clumps become larger. If they become overcrowded, you can lift and divide them after flowering before replanting them in smaller groups. This allows them to spread gradually throughout the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've planted snowdrops, you'll often notice that a few more appear every spring. That's exactly what makes them so special. They don't produce a spectacular display, but year after year they provide the first reassuring sign that spring is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Own Organic Cultivation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we had the opportunity to plant \u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e, we didn't have to think twice. For us, snowdrops are among the very first signs of spring. The bulbs were planted on organically managed land last year, where they were able to grow under certified organic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, we can now offer organically certified \u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e. A truly special product, as organically grown snowdrops are still difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic \u003cem\u003eGalanthus elwesii\u003c\/em\u003e Ordering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ SKAL certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Packed per \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e flower bulbs, or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💰 Stacking discount: \u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🛒 Pre-sale – Delivery from mid-September!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📬 Shipping €8.95 – \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over €100.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary – March\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade, shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturalising:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood (naturalises well)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative to:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheastern Europe and Western Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/em\u003e (Amaryllis family)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with green markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-sneeuwklokjes\" title=\"Bloemoloog's organic snowdrop collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther Snowdrops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"SKAL organic certification - NL-BIO-01\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57412548297048,"sku":"590","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/bio-galanthus-elwesii-breedbladig-sneeuwklokje-close-up.webp?v=1780320390"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/collections\/Bio_sneeuwklokjes.jpg?v=1707805588","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-fr\/collections\/organic-snowdrops.oembed","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}