Galanthus March - April2007

[Anthony Darby]

Chris, you have to remember the whole of Scotland is in the shade. My 'Trym' grow near the top of the north slope of a rockery in very thick soil. They probably don't receive much direct sun, certainly less than my clumps of Trillium grandiflorum.

[Maggi Young]

Now, Anthony, I know the Scottish Tourist Board refused to give you work, but there is no need to do down the climate of this wonderful country.  I remember enjoying wonderful sunny days as a child....admittedly we were living in Libya at the time

[Maggi Young]

Here is the photo of my yellow snowdrop. I said to Ian, who was taking photos, as usual, please may I have a shot of my yellow snowie for the forum? Which one, he said, Lady Elphinstone? So it was only a mystery to me! Ah, well, that's not the first time!
So, we think this IS  G. 'Lady Elphinstone' :

[Anthony Darby]

Looks like Lady El to me? Here is Galanthus nivalis 'Greenish'.

[snowdropman]

Anthony - maybe my problem with 'Trym' is lack of nutrient - it is certainly the case that 'Trymlet', which is just a foot away, seems to be thriving.

[David Nicholson]

Here is the photo of my yellow snowdrop. I said to Ian, who was taking photos, as usual, please may I have a shot of my yellow snowie for the forum? Which one, he said, Lady Elphinstone? So it was only a mystery to me! Ah, well, that's not the first time!
So, we think this IS  G. 'Lady Elphinstone' :

I want that one!

[Lesley Cox]

Don't we all David?

[tonyg]

I have ammended last nights post (the one with 2 pics the same - sorry guys and gals )  and I repost G Sandhill Gate here to save you going to look for the change.

Anthony D you have very different conditions to mine!!!  Here in the mediterranean SE of England on a dry sandy soil Trym will probably always be slow ... I am very glad to hear that it does better for other people, this was the kind of reply I had hoped for

[Maggi Young]

Worth waiting for 'Sandhill Gate', Tony, it's very elegant.

By the way,
Gerard has made a new topic here: http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=318.msg7130#msg7130
 of a strange spikey snowdrop.

[mark smyth]

David usually less than £10 except on Ebay. I think someone bought it for £30 last weekend

[Paddy Tobin]

Altamont Gardens in Co. Carlow, Ireland, is gaining a very good reputation for the snowdrops grown there. This is largely due to the enthusiasm of the head gardener, Paul Cutler, who has a great interest in the smaller bulbs in general and in snowdrops in particular. Over the past number of years he has built up the selection of bulbs grown in the garden and has opened the gardens for a 'Snowdrop Week' each February for the past number of years when he give guided tours of the snowdrops each afternoon. This event is very well attended. The snowdrops are all planted so as to be easily viewed and are clearly labelled which viewing much more pleasant and informative.

Here are some snowdrops photographed there about a fortnight ago.

Galanthus 'Benton Magnet'
G. 'Bertram Anderson'
G. elwesii 'Comet'
G. 'Lerinda'
G. 'Little John'
G. 'Marjorie Brown'
G. 'Melvillei'
G. 'Robin Hood'
G. 'Victor'
G. 'Wisley Magnet'


Paddy

[Paddy Tobin]

A few from my own garden at the moment.

G. 'Blewberry Tart'
G. 'Cool Ballintaggart'
G. 'Curly'
G. 'David Shackleton'
G. 'Emerald Isle'
G. 'Pusey Greentips'
G. 'Sharlockii'
G. 'Tiny Tim'





Paddy

[snowdropman]

Lovely pictures Paddy - thanks for posting them

[mark smyth]

Paddy, Pusey Green Tips and Blewbury Tart are the wrong way round

[Paddy Tobin]

Duly noted, Mary.

Paddy