Galanthus in October 2018

[Maggi Young]

Reposted  from Twitter -  original post  by Yvette Harvey from the RHS  Wisley herbarium....
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"Happy  #WorldBalletDay from @The_RHS herbarium with a Nomenclatural Standard [cultivated equivalent of a Type] specimen of Galanthus nivalis 'Dame Margot Fonteyn' "



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[Harald-Alex.]

in the same time as last year comes the first Galanthus reginae-olgae "Elenii" with the flowerstem out of the soil ourdoors! Two years ago I got this variety from Ian Christie, thank You again! In the same time one autumn-galanthus from Michael Camphausen start to flower the 3. saison here!

[David Lowndes]

Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus!  These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot.

[Harald-Alex.]

Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus!  These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot. (Attachment Link)

Hallo David, in my garden in open ground survived some Galanthus reginae-olgae bar-frosts in march 2018 from -18°C and start now again with flowers!

[David Lowndes]

Wow!  Snowdrops can be incredibly resilient.  Both these species enjoy a Mediterranean climate in their natural habitat although some of the r.o’s come from higher altitudes which might account for their hardiness. Of course, there is also the skill and expertise of the gardener!

[Blonde Ingrid]

While Melvyn enjoys the culinary delights of Greece, he has left a reminder of warmer parts here, with some of his great drops!

First up Gro Jane Nicholls, one of his specials. A superb addition to the Gro range. Statuesque and imposing, it is a real head-turner. Last year it reached 23cm, this year 25cm!

Next, Blanc de Chine, a single pot from Melvyn last year, delivers 4 flowers this season.

Next, G. Peshmenii, a favourite of mine.

Finally, Gro Lefki, the most fragrant of any snowdrops I have seen. Completely fills my 8m x 4m greenhouse with scent. Delightful.

[Hannelore]

Odd combination:

Snowdrops and roses on October 6th:

[Blonde Ingrid]

Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus!  These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot. (Attachment Link)

Make sure to publish some shots in flower David, one of my favourite early varieties!

[Blonde Ingrid]

Some delights of the Autumn season.

First up, Gr-o Autumn Snow, a poculiform r-o, with the addition of a lovely fragrance. Sourced from Melvyn Jope, so great quality and bulked well.

Crocus Banaticus, bulked very well, beautiful colour and interesting stamen configuration. Both Crocus kept outside all year.

Crocus Hadriaticus, another from Anne Wright, with a wonderful perfume.

[Maggi Young]

Delightful scent in flowers is just such a delight. Always feel a bit cheated when a flower has no scent - then I feel sorry for  the poor thing! 

[Blonde Ingrid]

Delightful scent in flowers is just such a delight. Always feel a bit cheated when a flower has no scent - then I feel sorry for  the poor thing! 

I agree Maggi, the Gr-os have the strongest and most attractive of any of the snowdrops.

[Susan W]

Enjoying the sun, Maria and Green Flight. Also an invasion of ladybirds.

[Mariette]

How nice to see them growing in Your garden!

[Blonde Ingrid]

Two more of Melvyn Jope's Gros, both with wonderfully strong perfume!

First Up, Gro Sofia, looking great and with a strong distinctive perfume.

Next Gro Eleni, again with a very strong scent.

The perfume of those in the greenhouse is nearly overwhelming today!

[Blonde Ingrid]

A couple of Gros sourced from Anne Wright in flower today.

First up, Tilebarn Jamie, a rapidly bulking Gro, which performs well.

Next, Ruby's Green Dream, another reliable Autumn regular.

Finally, Cyclamen Intaminatum, one of my favourite varieties, which seems to have been in flower for months.

It has been a great Autumn for drops and Cyclamen so far! More to come!