Galanthus in October 2018

[David Lowndes]

Great pictures Ingrid.  Tilbarn Jamie is a great Gro - two flowers per scape so making a good statement in a clump.  I’m growing Cyclamen intaminatum for the first time this year. I have it outside in a trough. Really pleased with it.  Also growing Crocus hadriaticus outside in a deep raised bed facing south.  Very nice scent and flowers of some substance.  Hoping it will survive without being under glass. Trying Cyclamen mirabile outside as well. Yesterday’s rain flattened everything though so all the crocuses are looking soggy. 

[Blonde Ingrid]

Great pictures Ingrid.  Tilbarn Jamie is a great Gro - two flowers per scape so making a good statement in a clump.  I’m growing Cyclamen intaminatum for the first time this year. I have it outside in a trough. Really pleased with it.  Also growing Crocus hadriaticus outside in a deep raised bed facing south.  Very nice scent and flowers of some substance.  Hoping it will survive without being under glass. Trying Cyclamen mirabile outside as well. Yesterday’s rain flattened everything though so all the crocuses are looking soggy.

Hi David, I love C. Intaminatum, it does very well for me here. Keep your eye out for Anne Wright's lists, she has some wonderful Crocus and mini-Daffs. I have a number and they increase very well!

[Mariette]

Today the first G. elwesii opened its flower in my garden.

[David Lowndes]

That’s a very elegant Snowdrop and a beautifully composed picture Mariette.  Here is a group of Gros taken yesterday at Waterperry gardens.

[Mariette]

Where the soil is already bare at this time of the year they are really a delight!

[Blonde Ingrid]

Bright sunshine here today and the Autumn drops continue apace.

First up, Autumn Beauty with the green bleed resplendent in the sunshine! A good, vigorous variety.




Next an Autumn flowering Plicatus, which is also bulking well.




Currently on the way Eilys Elisabeth Hartley, Andrea's Fault, Carolyn Elwes, York Minster and Twister.

[Maggi Young]

I've rotated Autumn Beauty  for you, Ingrid.

I see you've been  having at that G. plicatus with a goffering iron again, to get those lovely ripples in the petals !!

[Blonde Ingrid]

I've rotated Autumn Beauty  for you, Ingrid.

I see you've been  having at that G. plicatus with a goffering iron again, to get those lovely ripples in the petals !!

Thanks for the rotation Maggi!

I agree, the outers are rather lovely. I have a few of these and they add some interest to Autumn drops. The one in the photo is bulking rapidly as you can see from the number of shoots.

[Maggi Young]

I have to admit that while I do love a "plain", preferably rather rounded shape to a  snowdrop flower,  I have a soft spot for those rippled  petals - they are  very stylish!

[Blonde Ingrid]

I have to admit that while I do love a "plain", preferably rather rounded shape to a  snowdrop flower,  I have a soft spot for those rippled  petals - they are  very stylish!

I will sort you one out in the dormant period Maggi

[Maggi Young]

That would be most kind of you -  The Bulb Despot says I'm not to be trusted with a goffering iron myself! (Or  any  hot, or electric device either, come to that! )

[Blonde Ingrid]

A number of people have messaged me about publishing a photo of Eilys Elisabeth Hartley when it flowers, which I am happy to do.

In the meantime, here is one from last year.

In an age when we are daily seeing any old green-tip being declared 'unique and worth naming', this drop is exceptional.

[Susan W]

Cold and windy here in the Welsh hills! Nevertheless making an effort,  Tessera, Bernard Tickner and Anmarie Kee.

[Maggi Young]

Weather reports  showed Wales getting a bit of a hammering today - good to see your  'drops are  fighting fit nonetheless!

[Bart]

I have my first ever Gro in flower:






Very nice ! Could someone recommend Gro that is best for scent? I read Blonde Ingrid's posts about fantastic scent but wonder if there is one out there that is available and doesn't break the bank too much?