Galanthus March 2011

[mark smyth]

My Wendys have wavy edged leaves

[mark smyth]

Has anyone ever seen Anne of Geierstein do this?

[David Quinton]

Mark,

I assume you are referring to the green bleeding on the inner? I believe that what you have is Little Dorrit instead. The flowers look very similar from a distance but the green bleeding is attributable to Little Dorrit. I understand that the two plants may have been muddled up by growers in the past and one has been supplied as the other if you get my drift. In fact I was speaking to a couple of growers recently who referred to both plants as Anne of Dorrit due to the confusion surrounding them both. They use the green bleeding, or lack of it to identify which is which.

The alternative is to try and open the flower with the 'pinch' and if the flower opens nicely then it is Little Dorrit. If not, the outer snaps off and, whilst you know that it's Anne of G, you have ruined the flower! Best to wait for the flower to open and look for the green bleed.

Cheers,
David

[mark smyth]

Thanks David. The photo came to me to see if I agreed it was Anne of Geierstein. I dont grow Anne of or Little Dorrit. I know which I prefer and it's on the mental wants list. I dont think I've ever seen Little Dorrit at snowdrop events.

[David Quinton]

I've not seen it for sale at events either, Mark. I know that it was in North Green's catalogue this season. I saw a lovely pot full of them at the Colesbourne study day last week. Hopefully Little Dorrit will be available next season as it really is a lovely plant.

[Alan_b]

mine always look sick, don't think I've seen W Gold with nice green leaves.

I think this applies to many yellow snowdrops.  Isn't the yellow colouration due to a lack of chlorophyll? The stronger yellows mange to survive and prosper despite this, the weaker ones die. 

[Mavers]

As Mark says Wendy's Gold has wavey edged leaves & in my experience with her a yellowish cast.

Poor Jennie this hobby is taking its toll on you...........

[Brian Ellis]

Thanks for that info on Anne of Dorrit. I think that means I've got Little Geierstein Not a little bleeder so I bought another Anne rather than a Little Dorrit!

[Brian Ellis]

Aware that the main flush of flowers is over, I have had a look round the garden this afternoon.  I was pleased to see one or two things still to come and this 'Narwhal' - which I know someone will like  is in flower.  A shame that it curls over near the ground so gets splashed with dirt in places.

[Paddy Tobin]

Brian,

It's a  monster!

Paddy

[Brian Ellis]

Well, I don't know about monster Paddy, but it's certainly different

[Gerard Oud]

Its a beauty and a beast

[steve owen]

I've not seen it for sale at events either, Mark. I know that it was in North Green's catalogue this season. I saw a lovely pot full of them at the Colesbourne study day last week. Hopefully Little Dorrit will be available next season as it really is a lovely plant.

Guys
Try Alan Street at Avon Bulbs. Incidentally some Little Dorrit plants were to be had at the Loughborough AGS Show today.

[steve owen]

My Wendys have wavy edged leaves

Mark
Be afraid. Very.
Steve

[mark smyth]

Steve I dont think they are sick but I will take a close look tomorrow