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Another new introduction performing in the garden today, G. Ristpart, (Shelduck) in Estonian and part of the 'Estonian Birds Group'. A lovely double from Anne Wright and Dryad Nursery, originally from Taavi Tuulik. (Attachment Link) Great to see some new doubles from a first class supplier.
Superb drop! 😊 Do you hold a National Collection of Galanthus now Ingrid? You seem to have so many varieties not in general circulation yet. Sorry for my ignorance if you do but I've been away from social media and the forum for a few years after being viciously, anonymously trolled about my opinions on all things Galanthus.
It reminds me of 'Cutie-Pie'; is it another nivalis?
Always good to have some idea of how these new ones perform in the garden. (Attachment Link)
From Richard Bashford a delightful snowdrop named 'Moonshine' where the scape and pedicel are decidedly paler than the receptacle. Most unusual and not seen on other threads.
Some unusual new introductions made this week at Shaftesbury .... Galanthus cutlerii They are quite tall at 26.5 cm and 28cm - and seem very robust! (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) Countryfile the TV programme was filming at Shaftesbury before the Snowdrop Study Day and I think that will be shown on 23rd February.
Some unusual new introductions made this week at Shaftesbury .... Galanthus cutlerii They are quite tall at 26.5 cm and 28cm - and seem very robust!
The first double poculiform. Once I realised I knew enough about snowdrop breeding to create doubles to order I started the process of creating the double poculiform. This was my first result. Huge fat flowers in bud with many almost white petals. The amount of green varies from year to year but is far less than in any other double. The flowers go on expanding to become huge. A short but very vigorous and free-flowering plant.
'Ice Princess' from Sharman - recently seen on sale at the AGS day for £500 - plenty high prices around for the rare 'drops!
