Snowdrops (species of Galanthus) are popular late winter or early spring flowers which are celebrated as a sign of spring and can attract large numbers of visitors to places where they are growing.
The reason for their popularity is that snowdrops can form impressive carpets of white in areas where they are native or have been naturalised.
Modern day galanthophiles range from teenagers to the elderly, who continue under the same principles but also visit many of the gardens each year to see the displays of snowdrops as part of their hobby.
[2] There are a number of snowdrop gardens in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
[3] Sixty gardens took part in Scotland's first Snowdrop Festival (1 Feb–11 March 2007).