Galanthus March 2011

[Roma]

My snowdrops are way behind those in warmer climes but most are flowering now.  As last year the early ones are late and the later ones are more or less on time.
1 Galanthus corcyrensis going over.  It usually starts flowering in November but was well into January this year.
2 A strong growing nivalis type which has not been split up since it was planted probably in the early 1990s
3 Another  even bigger one.  I'd like to split these up but never seem to have the time and where would I find the space to replant them?
4 Galanthus plicatus - this one has not increased so much
5 A fairly ordinary nivalis but a good increaser

[Brian Ellis]

This is the best I have at the moment Brian, I'll try to get a better photo of it tomorrow

That's interesting Mike, it's the narrowness where the lower and upper mark joins that I'm interested in.

[Mavers]

OK I'll see what I can do Brian.

[Roma]

A few more
6 Galanthus nivalis flore plena - also needing split up as is the Colchicum agrippinum beside it. 
7 A rather poorly marked green tipped nivalis
8 Galanthus elwesii - I think the tall one in the centre is the original which the late Fred Sutherland got from Culcabuck house near Inverness and the others are seedlings
9 and 10 are seedlings .  I find masses of seedlings here but usually miss collecting the seed as it gets over grown with Geranium procurrens and the seed capsules nibbled by slugs

[Roma]

11, 12, 13 Galanthus woronowii increasing quite well
14 Galanthus elwesii monostictus  another from Culcabuck house
15 Galanthus 'Sybil Roberta'   I know this is supposed to be the same as 'Dionysus' but I think they are slightly different and one flowers slightly later for me.  I split up Dionysus last year and only have 2 pots of it this year which are flowering later.
16 'Lady Elphinstone' not all yellow 

[mark smyth]

Roma I would lift a seperate the clump of elwesii. It looks like there could be three different plants

[Roma]

17 Galanthus S. Arnott
18 Another without a name
19 Latest to flower Galanthus plicatus 'Warham Group'  increases prolifically by seed and multiplication
20 Last equal Galanthus platyphyllus

[Maggi Young]

What a lovely selection, Roma.... all enjoying the beautiful day we've had today.

[mark smyth]

Galadriel is among the last to flower in my garden followed by Baxendales Late. My Marjorie Browns are only up last week

[mark smyth]

Does this look familiar with anyone? It's growing in a spot where I used to grow Phantomas. It's small 13cm with a leaf that has a slight kink. I'll take a photo of the leaves tomorrow

[KentGardener]

Nice seedling Martin.  I like ones with strong stems that look like they could cope with stranding up after a frost - and a strong green inner is always a good thing.   

Roma - a lovely selection of snowdrops still looking at their best.   

Brian - Nice building and grounds.  It does look bloody freezing for some reason.  I'm not surprised that you kept your hands in your pockets. 

[KentGardener]

Hagan - great picture of 'Cliff Curtis'.  Cliff said he may be able to give me one of them next year so I have my fingers crossed.  

Mike - 'will the real Beth Chatto please stand up....'     I'm confused by it all. 

[RichardW]

looks like Curly without green tips...

Does this look familiar with anyone? It's growing in a spot where I used to grow Phantomas. It's small 13cm with a leaf that has a slight kink. I'll take a photo of the leaves tomorrow

[angie]

Roma some lovely clumps of snowdrops there, aren't we lucky with the weather this week. It's great to be able to enjoy our treasures at this time of year.

Maggi I can imagine your garden is looking really lovely this time of year.

Angie

[Mavers]

HI John, I've pm'd Brian to say I cut a flower from Beth Chatto this morning as I left for work & when it opened indoors the inners were aberrant which bethchattogardens assured me does sometime happen with this snowdrop. I'll try to find a better example tonight & post a picture.