Galanthus - February 2015

[Jane]

Galanthus elwesii 'Green Brush' freshly arrived in the garden this week from a kind friend :-)
After waiting over 3 years for it to flower, I'm feeling a bit underwhelmed by Galanthus nivalis 'Pagoda' :-/
An interesting find in the garden?

[Lewis Potter]

Could anyone tell me what the name of these snowdrops are.

They where labelled both as Galanthus nivalis but I'm not convinced. 
The plant in the first photo is taller than the common snowdrop, it has long, oblong slightly waxy looking leaves.
The plant in the second photo is about the same size as a common snowdrop but the leaves are a very light green and has double flowers.

[Alan_b]

Lewis, one really needs to see the leaves to identify a snowdrop.  But the first one is most likely Galanthus elwesii.  When sold in garden centres these are frequently mislabelled as Galanthus nivalis.  The second is most likely the double form ('flore pleno') of Galanthus nivalis so the label is correct but does not tell the full story.   

[Lewis Potter]

Lewis, one really needs to see the leaves to identify a snowdrop.  But the first one is most likely Galanthus elwesii.  When sold in garden centres these are frequently mislabelled as Galanthus nivalis.  The second is most likely the double form ('flore pleno') of Galanthus nivalis so the label is correct but does not tell the full story.   

Ok, thanks for the heads up. Ill get photos of the leaves tomorrow.

[ian mcenery]

G x allenii

Davis  says the most likely parentage is woronowii x alpinus and it looks very like it has this parentage though no one seems to be able to prove its paternity. Whatever it is it's a good old snowdrop variety

[Alan_b]

G x allenii ... no one seems to be able to prove its paternity.

I learned within the last few days that the paternity/maternity was proved through DNA testing.

[annew]

This snowdrop appeared in my garden last year.
I like its reasonably large size, its spoon shaped petals and its strong markings.
What do you think?
I grow about 30 varieties but this does not seem to be like any of those.
Does it remind you of anything?

In that case my guess is the more robust form of G. gracilis, like this one:

[Blonde Ingrid]

Sunny day and another delightful morning inspection of the troops.  Out today was another new variety from Avon, 'The Wizard', great addition to the 'green team'.

'Washfield Colesbourne' continues to bulk up beautifully and has been flowering for 5-6 weeks!

[Irm]

Out today was another new variety from Avon, 'The Wizard', great addition to the 'green team'.

Also from Avon 'Trympostor'   

[Maggi Young]

I just had a sneak preview of this week's Bulb Log - you'll never guess what it's about! 

[David King]

A few pictures from a wander round in the garden yesterday in late afternoon sunshine.

1.  Galanthus ‘All Saints’
2.  Galanthus ‘David Baker’
3.  Galanthus ‘Washfield Colesbourne’

[Maggi Young]

Ah, David - three wonderful words - " late afternoon sunshine" - the very thought is warming.
Watery sun and cold wind here - some 'drops trying to open but the Eranthis have put their brakes on.  Wise little things!

[David King]

Three more from my wander.

1.  Galanthus ‘Saraband’  now fully open and showing its twin head
2.  Galanthus ‘South Hayes’
3.  Galanthus 'Green Tear'

[David King]

Ah, David - three wonderful words - " late afternoon sunshine" - the very thought is warming.
Watery sun and cold wind here - some 'drops trying to open but the Eranthis have put their brakes on.  Wise little things!

Yes Maggi it was rather lovely yesterday and much the same today with clear blue sky and no wind  - ideal conditions for photography.  Trouble is most have to be taken low down.  Getting down is ok but getting back up is the problem!

[Matt T]

Even as a non-Galanthophile, 'Green Tear' always gives me a thrill when I see it.