Galanthus in January 2018

[Tim Ingram]

Alan, Leena, thanks for mentioning our 'Trym' seedling - 'Copton Trym' (note not 'Compton' - we often get called this but the garden is in the manor - not ours! - of Copton just on the outskirts of Faversham). We seem quite a bit behind quite a few of these posts, most snowdrops only really just beginning to come up strongly. 2017 was exceptionally dry here, even with autumn rains, and must have delayed root growth of many varieties. 'Copton Trym' does seem a good doer, in this picture its just appearing just off-centre in the middle foreground.

[Marie-Rose N]

On Sunday, in the garden, the Galanthus begin to flower. Godfrey Owen is very early this year.

Galanthus elwesii 'Godfrey Owen'

Galanthus elwesii 'Kyre Park'

Galanthus elwesii 'Mrs Macnamara


Marie-Rose

[YT]

Galanthus alpinus

[Harald-Alex.]

Dear Harald-Alex,

Nice to see photos of your Snowdrops and your garden. Most of us in the U.S. are buried in snow so far and I have not seen many drops since the G. r-o that bloomed in autumn and a couple very early elwesii.

That is a handsome double elwesii seedling...

Rick

thank You Rick, I hope the amounts of snow aand frosts in Your home ends soon. Here in germany we have a very warm inter this year (till now) and thats why after the G. r-o the G. elwesiis and als the fitst g. nivalis opens their flowers. In my snowdrop-garden I enjoy more than 200 snowdropflowers now!

[Harald-Alex.]

Good luck with your opening Harald-Alex!
Ingrid that Hughes Emerald is well named, lovely markings.

Thank You Annew for Your wishes. I like snowdrops many years but seriosly started to collect snowdrop varieties 3 years ago after my retirement and a snowdroptravel 2015 to East England f.i. Walsingham and Anglasey Abbey! Now I have ca 120 different varieties and the TOP 25 of the best british snowdrops.
This year I collected especially G. r-o, got some bulbs from Ian Christie and they started in 2.10.2017 to flower! Thats why in my snowdropgarden the saison ca six month from begin october to begin april!
In the last years I found some seedlings from G. elwesii, some of them You can see in the fotos.
The interest in snowdrops here in germany grows and I look forward the visitors!

[Blonde Ingrid]

Morning patrol in bright sunshine again before the storm!

First, Margaret Biddulph, one of my favourite virescents. Grows well for me and has also made my swap/spares bunker this season. Not often mentioned amongst the best virescents but it is certainly in the running. Our own Paul Barney has it on his list and may have some, for those interested and going to Harvey's on Saturday.

Next Lucy, lovely clear markings and bulks well.

Next Caprea 1275 from Paul Barney. Delightful shape to the flower.

Finally, Betty Hansell a double, one of the weird drops but very distinctive.

[Tony Willis]

Galanthus gracilis from Mt.Pangeo

[Brian Ellis]

Galanthus gracilis from Mt.Pangeo

I think G.gracilis is the prettiest of all snowdrops.

[Maggi Young]

In this week's Bulb Log, Ian is  pondering the difficulties of making photos in dim weather - but he also comments about the different  temperatures at which flowers - in this case, galanthus, will open their  flowers.....  'Glenorma' a substantial beauty from Wol and Sue  Staines at Glen Chantry, is willing to open the blooms at just +0.5 degrees C  air temperature - the ground temp. was  minus 3.5 degrees C 

[johnw]

I think G.gracilis is the prettiest of all snowdrops.

I'd certainly agree with that!

john

[Maggi Young]

Piece in the Telegraph on snowdrops by  Val Bourne :
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/how-to-grow/hot-trail-elusive-gold-snowdrops/

[Blonde Ingrid]

Nice comparison of two great virescents on this morning's patrol.

First Simpy Glowing, clumping nicely and with it's lovely yellow green outer markings that give it it's name.

Contrasted with Rosemary Burnham, about four feet away.

Very different looking virescents, Simply Glowing more vigorous for me and both superb.

[Maggi Young]

Odd the notions that pop into one's head - looking at that pic of 'Simply Glowing' I found myself thinking  that the flower would make a smart lampshade which would give a restful light..........   

(Don't fret - I'm sitting down now with a nice cup of coffee to calm myself!) 

[Blonde Ingrid]

Odd the notions that pop into one's head - looking at that pic of 'Simply Glowing' I found myself thinking  that the flower would make a smart lampshade which would give a restful light..........   

(Don't fret - I'm sitting down now with a nice cup of coffee to calm myself!) 

Good idea Maggs, it does have a wonderful ghostly glow. 

[Maggi Young]

Good idea Maggs, it does have a wonderful ghostly glow. 

Perhaps a project I need to discuss with the clever Emma Thick - she's  nifty at that sort of work....  sure she could  conjure up a natty prototype....