Galanthus March 2011

[cycnich]

Martin
         Your imput is to this forum is not only welcome it is invaluable, on the other hand although you are passionate it is only a hobby, come back soon. Pat

[steve owen]

A few pics in this afternoon's sunshine;

[steve owen]

a few more..

[steve owen]

and a few more..

[steve owen]

and finally..

[Gail]

Yesterday's Telegraph gardening section had an article by Val Bourne "Celebrating the 'Immortals'" about a lunch hosted by Chris Ireland-Jones of Avon Bulbs for 30 or so people who have snowdrops named after them.  There is a nice photo of 19 of the group including galanthopliles such as Brian Mathew, Ray Cobb, Dorothy Lucking and Carolyn Elwes.  Unfortunately the article doesn't seem to have made it onto the Telegraph's website.

[kentish_lass]

David - lovely photos as usual and really like your 'finds' - very nice markings and puffy flowers.

Steve - Very nice late selection.  Several are ones I have been looking at for a few seasons and it has helped me make my mind up to get them next year if I can ie. Uncle Dick and Fiona Mackenzie.  Many I have never heard of at all.  Whats up with The Whopper!?  Is Jennie Owen one of your snowdrops?  It is very nice.

I really like Alburgh Claw - how bizarre (another like it or hate it one for sure).  Pom Pom and Little Drip are desirable too.

Thanks for the photos Steve - really enjoyed them.  More to add to my ever growing 'wish list' 

Jennie

[Hagen Engelmann]

Hello Steve, good late collection. Can you tell something about MOTHERING MORN and LITTLE DRIP please (niv elw plic)

[Martina Kopsieker]

Dear John,

Sorry for the delay, was at work the whole weekend, but here comes a pic of the clump. You are right, I think it is some gracilis, but do you know the name?

Martina

[Martina Kopsieker]

Hello to all,

I just thought I should post some more pics that I took on saturday having a short break from work. It was a mild and sunny weekend here. Everything starts to grow now.
The first photo shows what was sold as Magnet to me, second is Hill Poe, then there is Mrs. Thompson what I really think is a snowdrop that can make you smile- the 4th photo shows what is sold as Primrose Warburg to me( hope it is).The 5th is Gerard Parker, 6th Percy Picton.
7: For spotting:How many Wendy's Gold can be seen in the photo? (little joke) Taken in the foregarden.
8: Visitor! (Galanthus woronowii)

Hope you all have a nice day and enjoyed the photos!

Martina

[Martina Kopsieker]

I really like Alburgh Claw - how bizarre (another like it or hate it one for sure).  Pom Pom and Little Drip are desirable too.

Dear Jennie,

seems we have the same taste!!

Steve has a lovely late collection, but these are the three I will also add to my wish list!

Martina

[johnw]

Steve - A splendid posting of so many new ones to me.

The only one I have is Martha Mclaren which has been a good-doer here over the last 10 years.

Feeling quite out of touch!  Time for another trip over there.

johnw

[David Quinton]

Goodness, David, two wonderful snowdrops. 'Henry's White Lady' is one I don't recall seeing previously. Now, this may be because of poor memory, it must be admitted, but it is a lovely snowdrop and certainly well named; though Henry could have kept out of it.

Your foundling is an excellent snowdrop, great size of outer petals and beautiful texturing, certainly one to be delighted to have found. Beautiful.

Paddy

Thanks for the kind comments, Paddy. Henry's White Lady' was a kind gift and I am glad that the flower does the generosity justice. It really is a lovely flower.

Cheers,
David

[David Quinton]

David - lovely photos as usual and really like your 'finds' - very nice markings and puffy flowers.

Jennie

Jennie,

Thanks for the complements about the photographs and plants; I'm glad that you like them. Not many more left to post this season as the warm weather really has meant that those flowering have aged dramatically over the last 48 hours. I'll just have to wait until Autumn now and start all over again!

Cheers,
David

[KentGardener]

David - nice to see some 'Henrys white lady' flowers - I was sent some as a gift this year and they have flowered with slightly green marks on the inners - after seeing your pics I am looking forward to seeing them next year when the're settled.  

Martina - I think that is an interesting snowdrop you have there.  Has it always looked like that or is this year the first?  Do you remember where it came from?  I would like to see it in real life rather than just photos so that my brain could compare it to others I have seen.

Steve - a great selection.  (not sure 'The Whopper' is really true to form   )

but 'Alburgh Claw'...  - wow!  

Canandian John - there is a spare room here for you guys if you make it over in 2012.  

Sorry if I have missed any posts - was my birthday yesterday so have been busy all weekend and am trying to catch up/keep on top of posted messages.