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they are lovely but if it's anything like the one we have here they spread very fast & get into everything.
'Nothing Special' looks nothing special - am I missing something, or is it someone's little joke on the gullibility of galanthophiles?
Then they could have given it a better name, I think.
Quote from: annew on February 08, 2012, 07:13:48 PMThen they could have given it a better name, I think. I agree but i think the story is the person who's garden it was found in was asked what is that snowdrop there called and the reply was why its nothing special so it was named nothing special.
Quote from: Mavers on February 03, 2012, 09:55:51 AMIf I was expecting a snowdrop scatigaz, I'd plant it in a pot of well draining gritty compost & keep it frost free until better weather. Last year I kept all my new acquisitions in pots protected from frost on the shady side of my bungalow & then planted them out in July when they were dormant bulbs. They had formed lovely firm bulbs as the protected environment helped them retain their foliage much longer than being out in the garden.As soon as I unpack snowdrops I dip them in diluted Canna Rhizotonic root stimulator & Growth Technology 'SuperDrive'. I also water them in with the same solution. These are both expensive but a little goes a very long way & if I'm planting a £50 snowdrop I like to think I'm giving it a little kick up the behind........ From experience I've found it seems works. Mike - I ordered the Canna Rhizotonic root stimulator on ebay but never realised you were talking about two products. Do you mix the Growth Technology 'SuperDrive' with the Canna Rhizotonic to make an all in one potion? I intend to try this on my Avon bulbs when they arrive bareroot (I pray they do not arrive too soon as we still have lots of snow on the ground and freezing temps at night).I know several people are interested in these products as we chatted about it at Myddleton House on Saturday. I am always interested in trying anything new and it makes sense that a healthy bulb will be more resistant to disease and other problems (except NF and Swift Moth of course).So I use 4mls Canna Rhiz to one litre of water?I may leave my 'precious' purchases ie. Cider with Rosie in a lattice pot this year in my net polytunnel or in the woodlands between the trees with netting thrown over them. The Narcissus Fly is not getting this one thanks Jennie
If I was expecting a snowdrop scatigaz, I'd plant it in a pot of well draining gritty compost & keep it frost free until better weather. Last year I kept all my new acquisitions in pots protected from frost on the shady side of my bungalow & then planted them out in July when they were dormant bulbs. They had formed lovely firm bulbs as the protected environment helped them retain their foliage much longer than being out in the garden.As soon as I unpack snowdrops I dip them in diluted Canna Rhizotonic root stimulator & Growth Technology 'SuperDrive'. I also water them in with the same solution. These are both expensive but a little goes a very long way & if I'm planting a £50 snowdrop I like to think I'm giving it a little kick up the behind........ From experience I've found it seems works.
Quote from: kentish_lass on February 08, 2012, 05:54:11 PMMike - I ordered the Canna Rhizotonic root stimulator on ebay but never realised you were talking about two products. Do you mix the Growth Technology 'SuperDrive' with the Canna Rhizotonic to make an all in one potion? I intend to try this on my Avon bulbs when they arrive bareroot (I pray they do not arrive too soon as we still have lots of snow on the ground and freezing temps at night).I know several people are interested in these products as we chatted about it at Myddleton House on Saturday. I am always interested in trying anything new and it makes sense that a healthy bulb will be more resistant to disease and other problems (except NF and Swift Moth of course).So I use 4mls Canna Rhiz to one litre of water?I may leave my 'precious' purchases ie. Cider with Rosie in a lattice pot this year in my net polytunnel or in the woodlands between the trees with netting thrown over them. The Narcissus Fly is not getting this one thanks JennieDon't worry Jenny, we have sent out some orders this week, but are keeping an eye on the weather, and hopefully won't post out to anyone whilst they are still having freezing temperatures or snow - we will try our best
Mike - I ordered the Canna Rhizotonic root stimulator on ebay but never realised you were talking about two products. Do you mix the Growth Technology 'SuperDrive' with the Canna Rhizotonic to make an all in one potion? I intend to try this on my Avon bulbs when they arrive bareroot (I pray they do not arrive too soon as we still have lots of snow on the ground and freezing temps at night).I know several people are interested in these products as we chatted about it at Myddleton House on Saturday. I am always interested in trying anything new and it makes sense that a healthy bulb will be more resistant to disease and other problems (except NF and Swift Moth of course).So I use 4mls Canna Rhiz to one litre of water?I may leave my 'precious' purchases ie. Cider with Rosie in a lattice pot this year in my net polytunnel or in the woodlands between the trees with netting thrown over them. The Narcissus Fly is not getting this one thanks Jennie
Sorry to disappoint you Martin and Maggie - not Alan, just Maxine from the AB office The weather here is not too bad, just very cold, but snow forecast in the next few days. Just hope it doesn't spoil the Gala for everyone!
