Galanthus elwesii Polar Bear

Planting & Care Instructions

Galanthus (Snowdrops) are delicate early-spring bulbs perfect for naturalizing, borders and woodland gardens. Fully hardy and perennial, they produce charming blooms very early in the year and return reliably season after season.

• Planting time: Plant the bulbs in autumn, from September to December, before the ground freezes. Flowering time generally occurs from February to March.
• Preparation: No special pre-soaking required. Ensure bulbs are firm and healthy before planting.
• Position & soil: Choose a position in partial to full shade. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged areas.
• Planting depth & spacing: For standard snowdrop bulbs, size 5/6 cm, plant approximately 5–7 cm deep and 5–10 cm apart.
• Watering: Water after planting to settle the soil. Snowdrops tolerate dry summer dormancy without needing additional water during that period.
• Growing in containers: Use pots or containers with drainage holes and a moist, well-drained potting mix.
• After flowering: Allow the foliage to remain until it naturally turns yellow and dies back so the bulb can store energy for next year.
• Returning each year: Galanthus are fully hardy perennials that multiply easily and naturalize beautifully in garden soils.

Secure delivery across Europe

We deliver flower bulbs, seeds, perennials, roses and other plants to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:

• Summer Flowering Bulbs (dahlias, gladioli, begonias, etc.) - from 23 March until 1 July.
• Spring Flowering Bulbs (tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, etc.) - from 20 September until 1 December.
• Seeds and Garden Tools – all year round
• Roses, Perennials (except peonies), Bushes and other plants in pots - from 1 March until 1 June.