Galanthus February 2016

[Blonde Ingrid]

When I saw Galanthus 'Twister' described as: "a snowdrop that stands out as being of exceptional beauty" and "a peerless, glistening white" I was naturally sceptical. I have now been observing mine in flower, for a number of days, and I completely agree!

Reported as, "a hybrid between Galanthus elwesii and G. gracilis", it is a tall drop with large imposing flowers of a gleaming white. The apical mark is dark green with lovely clean, crisp edges.

The leaves are out of this world in a number of ways, they are a wonderful deep blue/green BUT it is the twist which is bizarrely stunning and has invited much positive comment from observers.

Andy Byfield described Twister as having: "twisting upright dark blue green foliage" and he was not exaggerating!

I am not normally a fan of the 'unusual drops' but the leaves are incredibly striking and commanding. My AT observed 'there is a more than a touch of Ridley Scott about that snowdrop'.

It is growing very well and starting to bulk up, so it looks like a very good do'er in the garden.

An exceptional drop Andy!

[David King]

Not a particularly good day here for photography with the wind gusting and bouncing the flowers around.  But did manage to get a few of Galanthus 'Pearl Drops' as it was open in the sun. Now in its fourth year in the garden it is now clumping up nicely.  The outers can be up to 40mm.

1 and 2.  Galanthus "Pearl Drops'

[Irm]

Some drops from my Berlin garden today 

[Irm]

Margaret Biddulph in the sun today 

[SusanH]

A bit wild here in the West of Scotland so brought Rosemary Burnham and Trumps inside for a quick photo just in case they are blown away by tomorrow. These were bought as rested bulbs and are doing really well.

[Matt T]

Wonderful photos, Susan. Your Rosemary B looks especially fine.

[Maggi Young]

Some drops from my Berlin garden today 

Lucky to  get outside to photograph them, Irm!   We have had only a very brief spot of sun after a lot of rain      - but  most  flowers not as  advanced  as yours yet so that helps a bit! 

[SusanH]

Wonderful photos, Susan. Your Rosemary B looks especially fine.

Thanks Matt - I am loving this Galanthus hobby - really hooked - helps me focus on something in this dire weather we are having.

[ichristie]

Hello I was a speaker at the AGS snowdrop day yesterday the rain was monsoon with roads and surrounding areas flooded had a super day meeting old and new friends a few pictures from the event, cheers Ian the Christie kind

[ichristie]

A few more, Ian

[ichristie]

I did not buy all the plants in the black crates Ian

[John Aipassa]

Lovely pictures, Ian. Thank you for sharing

[Josh Nelson]

Something Phantomising on your last photo Ingrid!

[Josh Nelson]

Hello I was a speaker at the AGS snowdrop day yesterday the rain was monsoon with roads and surrounding areas flooded had a super day meeting old and new friends a few pictures from the event, cheers Ian the Christie kind

Nice to see Ian -wish i could have been there

[ruweiss]

Dear friends, thanks to you all for your reports and the beautiful pictures.
Now flowering is G. elwesii from Marpuz/ Turkey