there are 20 known species of snowdrop and around 2,500 named varieties. Standing between 7cm and 15cm (3-6in) tall, snowdrops have white bell-shaped flowers and two to three leaves on each stem.

The snowdrop is sometimes called 'flower of hope' because it comes so early in the year. Resources: an image of a snowdrop surrounded by snow. ...the little flower had more strength than she knew ...

Use this guide to grow snowdrop ... to flower. They are smaller in stature than their spring-blooming cousins, the daffodils and tulips. In early spring, they put on a show of dainty white blooms ...