{"product_id":"giant-snowdrop-polar-bear","title":"Giant Snowdrop 'Polar Bear'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiant Snowdrop ‘Polar Bear’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Snowdrop ‘Polar Bear’ is a striking early-flowering variety admired for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge, pure white blooms and strong, upright stems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Larger than traditional snowdrops, the elegant nodding flowers bring a bold yet graceful presence to the late winter garden, creating a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, clean display when little else is in bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaching around \u003cstrong\u003e20–25 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, this variety is ideal for naturalising in borders, under trees, or in woodland settings. Over time, ‘Polar Bear’ forms \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful drifts of white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, returning year after year with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-Large Snowdrop Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bigger flowers than standard varieties for greater impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure White Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, elegant blooms that brighten winter gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Early Flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms from January to February, one of the first signs of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Naturalising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads gradually to create carpets of flowers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Woodland Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in shaded or partially shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardener’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs \u003cstrong\u003ebetween September and November\u003c\/strong\u003e, around 5–7 cm deep in \u003cstrong\u003emoist, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e in a shaded or partially shaded position. Snowdrops prefer soil that remains \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist during their growing period\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in woodland-style settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best effect, plant in \u003cstrong\u003eclusters or drifts\u003c\/strong\u003e and allow them to naturalise naturally. \u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when handling bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, as they may cause skin irritation and can be harmful if ingested. Once established, these bulbs require very little maintenance and will \u003cstrong\u003ereturn stronger each year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Package Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Bulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger than standard snowdrops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJanuary – February\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 cm tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant 5–7 cm deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoisonous or Toxic to Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not eat ornamental bulbs – may be harmful if ingested. Wearing gloves when planting is recommended as some bulbs can cause skin irritation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"West Cork Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"3 Bulbs","offer_id":53894306103642,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.greensofireland.ie\/products\/giant-snowdrop-polar-bear","provider":"Greens of Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}