Organic snowdrops

Organic snowdrops for your garden

Snowdrops, Galanthus, are perennial bulbs among the year’s first flowers. Their hanging white blooms have green markings on the inner petals. They suit natural gardens and historic naturalised plantings. In suitable conditions, they can gradually form larger groups, but this takes time.

Which snowdrops should you choose?

The common snowdrop is Galanthus nivalis. Galanthus elwesii has broader leaves and often a more substantial appearance. Galanthus ikariae is another distinct species. Foliage, markings and flowering times vary. Our range changes with the season; check the products for available species, heights and flowering months.

Our own organic snowdrop growing

Bloemoloog also grows organic snowdrops. We have successively grown Galanthus nivalis, Galanthus ikariae and Galanthus elwesii. Our current range includes our organically grown Galanthus elwesii. Along with planting advice, we offer snowdrops we work with ourselves. Check the product page for current stock.

Plant snowdrops promptly

Plant delivered bulbs as soon as possible during the planting season, in soil that is neither frozen nor waterlogged. Snowdrop bulbs dry out easily and should not be kept in a warm place for weeks. Follow the product’s depth and spacing, with the pointed end upwards, and water after planting if the soil is dry.

Light, humus and moisture

Deciduous trees and shrubs often provide suitable conditions: light during growth and shelter in summer. Choose humus-rich soil that neither dries out completely nor remains waterlogged. Heavy clay needs good structure and drainage; compost alone will not solve persistent flooding. Pots need drainage holes and careful checks for drying out.

Care and snowdrops in grass

Keep green leaves until they yellow and die naturally, allowing the bulbs to build reserves. Mow only once the snowdrop foliage has died back, mowing around groups meanwhile. A thin layer of leaf compost helps care for the soil. Water during dry growing periods and otherwise disturb the bulbs as little as possible.

Dividing and moving snowdrops

Established groups can spread through new bulbs. Divide congested groups after flowering, preferably as the foliage begins to die back. Lift gently, split into small groups and replant immediately at a similar depth. Do not let bulbs or roots dry out. Move selected groups rather than lifting every bulb annually.

Ordering and market collection

Snowdrops are generally available to order from June to January while stocks last. Check each product for delivery dates; in-stock items dispatch within 1–3 working days unless stated otherwise. Because they dry out easily, snowdrops are not normally sold loose at our market stall. Please contact us beforehand to arrange market collection. These ornamental bulbs must not be eaten.