Galanthus April 2011

[johnw]

Davey - I've just been think of the pitfalls of our set-up in the UK.  Perhaps rather than poly a simple raised lid to keep excess rain off but raised enough for good air cirrculation might be enough.   I keep forgetting that our lower temperatures make it safer to seal the frame tight and as well you don't have the wild temperature swings we have.  In your low light and relatively milder winter temps  things might turn to slop without air.

I'd be interested to hear what you and other think issues might be there and elsewhere.

johnw - double digits here today.

[johnw]

I'm a bit wary of your leaf blower Maggi as Brian told me it had a vac / grinder setting for snowdrops.  

johnw

 That man is an alarmist, john...  he has no faith in me..... No, I promise you, no grinder attachment, even for snowdrops  

Okay, he said gingerly.    And if you're not telling the truth it would be great start at chipping.

johnw

[Brian Ellis]

 

[Leena]

First of my unknown old Galanthus nivalis are blooming. Usually they start earlier, in March, but this year we have had so much snow, that they are late.

[Maren]

Hi,

I just bought a potful (3) of Galanthus atkinsonii from Jacques Amand for £3.50. No virus on the leaves, as far as I can tell. Does this sound reasonable?

[Maggi Young]

A synonym of G. 'Atkinsii', Maren. 
Sounds a good price to me. 

[Maren]

Thanks, Maggi, I have corrected the name on the label.

[Paddy Tobin]

Maren,

Certainly, good value. G. Atkinsii is, in my opinion, one of the best performing snowdrops in the garden, holds itself up well and clumps up vigorously over the years. An excellent choice.

Paddy

[Natalia]

Snowdrops blooming today in my garden

[Natalia]

and some more photos ...

[Brian Ellis]

Some interesting variations Natalia, I particularly like the lovely long petals on Galanthus woronowii_2008.jpg

[art600]

As we swelter in this continuing heatwave - hotter than Egypt!! - it is so nice to see snowdrops and be reminded of cooler times.

[Melvyn Jope]

Beautiful flowers Natalia, I too especially like the different forms of G.woronowii.

[Natalia]

Thank you, colleagues!
 I also like Galanthus woronowii_2008, it is larger than the growing number of G.woronowii. Oakwood has suggested that perhaps it is a hybrid with G.krasnovii.

 art600, we have been in the Sahara last year ..

[johnw]

Natalia - Wonderful to see such fine forms of woronowii.  Your krasnoviis are super.  Are the krasnoviis fully hardy in your garden?  Thanks for all your hard work.

johnw