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Snow drop, the guardian flower of Aquarius

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, The name snowdrop first appeared in German literature in the 17th century, when a newly popular teardrop-shaped earring was similar to the shape of the flower, rather than because it blossomed in snowy weather. According to its English explanation, most people use it.

The name snowdrop first appeared in German literature in the 17th century, when a newly popular teardrop-shaped earring was similar to the shape of the flower, rather than because it blossomed in snowy weather. According to its English explanation, people often think that flowers are shaped like snow droplets, which is actually a misunderstanding, but coincidences are also quite interesting. The snow dripping plants are low, the flowers and leaves are luxuriant, and they bloom proudly in spite of the cold in spring. Suitable for cluster planting under semi-shady forest or lawn, but also suitable for flower border and rock garden embellishment, can also be potted for indoor decoration or cut flowers. Snow drop flower, also known as snow bell flower or lily of the valley daffodils, there are only two kinds of snow lotus and summer snow lotus. It stands for wisdom and rationality and is the guardian flower of Aquarius. Some parts of England are also called symbols of death.

Snow dripping flowers

Perennial herbs, plant height 10~30cm. Bulbs small, 1.8~2.5cm in diameter, globose. Leaves tufted, linear band-shaped, green white powder, 15 cm long and 1.3 cm wide. Flower pavilion erect, hollow, oblate; flower apical solitary, pendulous; pedicel short; tepals 6, elliptic, without tube, broadly bell-shaped, white, with a green spot at the end of each lobe. Flowering in early spring from late March to April.

Snow dripping flowers

Like cool and moist environment, grow well in humus-rich soil, have a certain degree of negative tolerance, and can grow in sunny or semi-shady places. It is necessary to apply sufficient basic fertilizer before open field cultivation, and a small amount of bone powder can be added. Snowdrop flowers generally germinate in early spring, bloom in March and April, and their bulbs dormant in the soil after flowering.

Snow dripping flowers

Distribution: snow drop is native to central Europe and the Caucasus and has been cultivated in many countries. It has strong adaptability and relatively cold resistance, and can overwinter in the open field in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China.

 
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