Galanthus February 2010

[Anthony Darby]

I bought Galanthus elwesii 'Hiemalis' from Broadleigh as it was reported to flower in November. It never flowers before late January/early February in my garden.

[Alan_b]

I bought Galanthus elwesii 'Hiemalis' from Broadleigh as it was reported to flower in November. It never flowers before late January/early February in my garden.

But the point about 'Hiemelis' is that it is a classification, not a named variety because the number of early-flowering elwesii is so numerous.  I have the named variety 'Barnes' but it never flowers for me before December whereas others say their Barnes flowers weeks earlier.  I think a warm spot is required to bring the flowering time forward.   

[Maggi Young]

3.Pusly GT ? label faded

This photo, DSCF0324.JPG #3, Jim, is I suspect :  'Pusey Green Tip'

[Brian Ellis]

3.Pusly GT ? label faded

This photo, DSCF0324.JPG #3, Jim, is I suspect :  'Pusey Green Tip'

Maggi you are posting about snowdrops

[annew]

Maggi - revealed as a closet galanthophile!! ;

[KentGardener]

Maggi - revealed as a closet galanthophile!! ;

Not just Maggi - her husband is too.   

[annew]

You should have saved that one for blackmail purposes.

[Brian Ellis]

Maggi - revealed as a closet galanthophile!! ;

Not just Maggi - her husband is too.   

Sprung!!

[Anthony Darby]

Did you take a pic of Ian's knees John. That's the proof.

[KentGardener]

Did you take a pic of Ian's knees John. That's the proof.

   

[Ian Y]

Well, with the Galanthophile Special Service Unit in full camouflage  sneaking up on a person..........

Maybe I should have worn the camouflage gear and not bright red and I would not have been spotted.

[Sinchets]

I am not sure if these would be Galanthus elwesii or G.elwesii minor. The leaves of all the plants are twisting, but only some have paler ovaries. Anyway the plants are now flowering with Crocus flavus in the company of Cyclamen hederifolium on a limestone pavement near Veliko Tarnovo.

[annew]

Also, Ian, you give yourself away as a beginner - you don't need to photograph ALL the white stuff!

[annew]

Just discovered this little clump of G. nivali 'Sandersii' in one of my troughs. There was no sign of them the last time I looked. Hmm, somebody's nicked a flower!

[Martin Baxendale]

I am not sure if these would be Galanthus elwesii or G.elwesii minor. The leaves of all the plants are twisting, but only some have paler ovaries. Anyway the plants are now flowering with Crocus flavus in the company of Cyclamen hederifolium on a limestone pavement near Veliko Tarnovo.

From the look of the flower and markings and your description, most likely gracilis or 'elwesii minor' as your local flora calls it.