Galanthus November and December 2007

[mark smyth]

This snowdrop reginae-olgae 'Sophia' has only just emerged in the last couple of days. I'm not sure it should have been named

[snowdropman]

Mark - be patient with this one, maybe it needs a while to settle down in your garden - I think the 'Snowdrops' book is spot on when it describes 'Sofia' as a "magnicent clone" - it is certainly one of my favourites.

Mine are in their second year and, with very upright tall scape & large, quite heavy looking, flowers, they have been flowering now for 3 weeks and still look superb - added bonus this year is that several bulbs have also thrown up twin scapes.

[snowdropman]

Mark - looking at your photo again, I have to say that I would not immediately recognise it as g. reginae-olgae subsp. reginae-olgae 'Sofia'  - I note also that you are spelling it 'Sophia' - is it possible that what you have is not the correct snowdrop?

[mark smyth]

I didnt check the label. I have had it almost two years now and it has flowered for the first time

[mark smyth]

'Peter Gatehouse' a lovely pre Christmas flowerer, as in mid to late December,  is days away from opening

[mark smyth]

This morning 'Peter Gatehouse' is out but not in the hanging position.

I have some information on my long petalled Galanthus reginae-olgae
"the forms with long outers seem to come from the Taygetos Mts around Profitis Ilias. They are widespread in the gullies and open woodland in this area. There seems to be much variation, green tips, yellow markings and the long outers."

[mark smyth]

My old Nikon shows Galanthus 'Sofia' much better

[mark smyth]

and here's a poor photo of 'Peter Gatehouse' due to high winds. I'll get a better shot this weekend while I'm at work

[Paul T]

Can I ask why this thread is called "Galanthus pre January 2007"?  Last time I checked it was November 2007, so I'm a little confused? (Nothing unusual there of course!!

[mark smyth]

yes you can. There will be many early season snowdrops appearing soon so I thought of having a pre January section, a main season section, January and February, and maybe a section for those that flower late mid March and later

[Paul T]

But shouldn't it be pre january 2008?

[mark smyth]

ballcocks. It's the white fever building in my veins. I'm giving a lecture on snowdrops on Tuesday that will help the levels. It will be helped along greatly because I havent put it together yet

[Maggi Young]

There will be many early season snowdrops appearing soon so I thought of having a pre January section, a main season section, January and February, and maybe a section for those that flower late mid March and later

Oh joy! 

[annew]

 

[Paul T]

Maggi,

I didn't realise you didn't like Galanthus?