Galanthus January 2016

[Anne Repnow]

What a beautiful pot of 'Wendy's Gold'! And congratulations on the new clone and that sweet 'South Hayes'-lookalike seedling.

[Alan_b]

Introducing Galanthus 'Trym Ingram'.





In 2015 the CGS Snowdrop Group toured gardens in Kent.  One of these, 'Copton Ash', was the garden and nursery of regular forum contributor Tim Ingram.  I visited that day along with John 'KentGardener' Finch, who I had dragged out of snowdrop retirement for the day.  There was one unnamed snowdrop that we both particularly admired that was just labelled as a Trym seedling.  Tim got in early with Trym and it has produced some good seedlings for him, including one he has named 'Copton Trym'.  But I though this one was even better with its very large mark and well-shaped outer petals



I saw it again this weekend when I got one from Tim in a swap and I still like it very much indeed.  So I got to thinking about what name it should have.  Trym seedlings have often been given names that allude to their parent and Tim had already done this with his 'Copton Trym'.  I like clever, amusing names like 'Alan's Treat' for Alan Street so it seemed almost obvious that this one should be called 'Trym Ingram'.  I proposed this name to Tim and although he was initially reluctant I think I have won him round (with the support of Tim's wife).  I really hope others agree this snowdrop is name-worthy and that my proposed name will stick.     

[Tim Ingram]

Well I have to thank you Alan! This is another picture taken last year. I have to thank Val Bourne more than anyone because it was she that first gave me 'Trym' - the relationship between snowdrops and snowflakes really becomes apparent!

[Brian Ellis]

It certainly looks very smart in a clump Trym, sorry Tim

[mark smyth]

An unnamed Dryad Gold clone thinks it might take after Magnet. And a new 'ipoc' seedling.

Both look great Anne but how does the i-poc look very different from South Hayes?

[mark smyth]

I think Trym Ingram is maybe the best of the Trym seedlings and lookalikes

[David King]

Pleased that I went out yesterday, even though it was breezy, as today is far too windy for photography.  This is a few of those I saw:

1.  Galanthus 'Green Tear'
2.  Galanthus 'Fee Clochette'
3.  Galanthus 'Castle Green Dragon'
4.  Galanthus 'Whitallii Foxgrove form'

[David King]

A few more:

1.  An overhead view of Galanthus 'Godfrey Owen' showing its six tepals
2.  Another view of Galanthus 'Godfrey Owen'
3.  Galanthus 'Trym Baby'
4.  Galanthus 'Sprite'

[David King]

And finally:

1.  Galanthus 'Ray Cobb'
2.  Galanthus 'Turncoat'

[mark smyth]

Bought during the 2008 snowdrop season 'Greenfinch' has struggled most years for me. Sometimes one tiny leaf, sometimes with a tiny flower and sometimes no leaves or flower.

How did it manage to become two flowering sized bulbs this year. Where did the second bulb come from!? How or where did each bulb get the energy to make a single leaf daughter bulb?

Baffling!

[Mavers]

I wouldn't mind trying snowdrops in pots Anne just ot have some protected from the weather.

Do you have any pointers to help make it as successful as your potful of Wendy's Gold?

[Brian Ellis]

Bought during the 2008 snowdrop season 'Greenfinch' has struggled most years for me. Sometimes one tiny leaf, sometimes with a tiny flower and sometimes no leaves or flower.

How did it manage to become two flowering sized bulbs this year. Where did the second bulb come from!? How or where did each bulb get the energy to make a single leaf daughter bulb?

Baffling!

I've had much the same experience Mark and am thrilled to have two flowers at last . It must be like all the Czech green tipped snowdrops, late to flower and slow to increase despite originating in Norfolk.

[Brian Ellis]

Well a few from the garden today

Lovely Chas and the nicest thing about the photos is that they are of good, well grown clumps.

[mark smyth]

Definitely

[mark smyth]

Sitting here thinking about my project to remove all the alpines and replant their 14 sunny troughs with Iris reticulata,  Galanthus and other small bulbs.

I think I could fit in 63 Galanthus cultivars in clumps of around 6. I've decided I will only use green tipped/ipocs, yellows and doubles. Some I only have singles.

I've got 18 green tipped/ipocs, 11 doubles and 9 yellows. I need to concentrate on getting doubles and yellows while in Norfolk.