Galanthus February 2010

[Paddy Tobin]

Thanks for that Paddy,it would seem to confirm Martin's opinion so I must now seek out Tubby Merlin.

In your garden or elsewhere?

If elsewhere, I'm sure I could spare one.

Paddy

[Paddy Tobin]

Re labels: I use "Alitags" which hold pencil writing very well  but, in a belt and braces sort of way, I etch the names onto the aluminium labels, then attach them to 30 cm of heavy galvanised wire which, pushed right down into the ground, will not be lifted by blackbirds or anything else.

Paddy

[johngennard]

Thanks a lot Paddy.I meant in the garden but if thats not the case then I will be in touch.Thanks once again.

[David Quinton]

A quick photograph from the garden this evening before the light faded. It is Rosemary Burnham. This is the first year it has flowered for me. I know that it can be a difficult variety to keep going but at least now I have a permanent memory of it.

[Paddy Tobin]

Oh, good for you, David.

It's a beautiful plant, lovely markings. Well done on getting it to flower and hopefully it will thrive for you. Despite its reputation of being of fickle habit in the garden we have seen a few good clumps both posted here and in some gardens. I have a non-flowering bulb at present and live in hope for future years.

Paddy

[johnw]

Well done David!  And a great shot.

johnw

[Anthony Darby]

A snowdrop to die for?

[David Quinton]

Thanks for the encouraging comments Paddy and John.

A snowdrop to die for?

It certainly is one of my favourites and every time I see it in flower I have to photograph it. I just hope that it flourishes with me so that I won't have too far to go to get a photo in the future.

[johnw]

David -  Have you seen Rosemary Burnham offered by many nurseries in the UK?  I have seen a few postings of show plants but yours is the first I recall growing in a forumist's garden.  We saw it in Helen Dillon's garden and John Grimshaw's last year.  It's hard to believe Pam Frost and I sent it over that way 15 years ago on several ocassions and it still is a rarity.  

I trust yours will be successful.

It may be timely to post a picture of the late Rosemary Burnham, the famous lady herself. So lucky for us that she spotted this one.

I just received the Slovenian book on G. nivalis and hope that someone will, one day, cross one of those great green nivalis selections with 'Rosemary Burnham'.

johnw

[KentGardener]

Thanks DQ for the perfect picture of Rosemary Burnham - a really great shot that shows her perfectly - it really is one of the best looking greens.   I remember now why she has been on a wants list for so long.

And thanks to JW for the picture of the lady herself.

[RichardW]

that really is beautiful....

[David Quinton]

David -  Have you seen Rosemary Burnham offered by many nurseries in the Uk.  I have seen a few posting of show plants but yours is the first I recall growing in a forumist's garden.    

John W, I have seen the plant listed by only one supplier and was fortunate enough to get one last year. By the time it arrived it had gone over and was looking very sorry for itself. Fortunately it has hung on and flowered this year. It is nice to finally put a face to the name. I hope that the plant does her memory justice.

Thanks DQ for the perfect picture of Rosemary Burnham - a really great shot that shows her perfectly - it really is one of the best looking greens.   I remember now why she has been on a wants list for so long.

And thanks to JW for the picture of the lady herself.

John, There are a number of nice looking greens just coming on to the market but this is my favourite.....so far. It may not have the best constitution but it certainly has the wow factor. I hope that you reach the top of that waiting list soon!  Enjoy your garden visit and I trust that the weather won't spoil the day.

[mark smyth]

John can you tell us more about the Slovenian snowdrop book?

[RichardW]

dodging showers this morning, shame to be closing this weekend as the drifts are just about at their best at the mo.

soggy looking Comet
Wendy's Gold
Sharlockii
3 views of nivalis on the snowdrop walk
3 views of the moat
Summer House

[mark smyth]

Most places are looking their best now because of the late season. My garden is looking great now

Anyone getting soft flowered snowdrops? Lots of mine crumple when I squeeze them to look inside