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Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: Maggi Young on October 02, 2018, 08:50:01 PM
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Reposted from Twitter - original post by Yvette Harvey from the RHS Wisley herbarium....
"Happy #WorldBalletDay from @The_RHS herbarium with a Nomenclatural Standard [cultivated equivalent of a Type] specimen of Galanthus nivalis 'Dame Margot Fonteyn' "
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https://twitter.com/WSYherbarium/status/1047043939432325121
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in the same time as last year comes the first Galanthus reginae-olgae "Elenii" with the flowerstem out of the soil ourdoors! Two years ago I got this variety from Ian Christie, thank You again! In the same time one autumn-galanthus from Michael Camphausen start to flower the 3. saison here!
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Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus! These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot.[attachimg=1]
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Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus! These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot. (Attachment Link)
Hallo David, in my garden in open ground survived some Galanthus reginae-olgae bar-frosts in march 2018 from -18°C and start now again with flowers!
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Wow! Snowdrops can be incredibly resilient. Both these species enjoy a Mediterranean climate in their natural habitat although some of the r.o’s come from higher altitudes which might account for their hardiness. Of course, there is also the skill and expertise of the gardener!
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While Melvyn enjoys the culinary delights of Greece, he has left a reminder of warmer parts here, with some of his great drops!
First up Gro Jane Nicholls, one of his specials. A superb addition to the Gro range. Statuesque and imposing, it is a real head-turner. Last year it reached 23cm, this year 25cm!
Next, Blanc de Chine, a single pot from Melvyn last year, delivers 4 flowers this season.
Next, G. Peshmenii, a favourite of mine.
Finally, Gro Lefki, the most fragrant of any snowdrops I have seen. Completely fills my 8m x 4m greenhouse with scent. Delightful.
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Odd combination:
Snowdrops and roses on October 6th:
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Very excited to take a photo of G.peshmenii, so much so that it is out of focus! These are in the open garden and came through -5C last winter. They’re in a well drained, sunny spot. (Attachment Link)
Make sure to publish some shots in flower David, one of my favourite early varieties!
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Some delights of the Autumn season.
First up, Gr-o Autumn Snow, a poculiform r-o, with the addition of a lovely fragrance. Sourced from Melvyn Jope, so great quality and bulked well.
Crocus Banaticus, bulked very well, beautiful colour and interesting stamen configuration. Both Crocus kept outside all year.
Crocus Hadriaticus, another from Anne Wright, with a wonderful perfume.
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Delightful scent in flowers is just such a delight. Always feel a bit cheated when a flower has no scent - then I feel sorry for the poor thing! ::)
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Delightful scent in flowers is just such a delight. Always feel a bit cheated when a flower has no scent - then I feel sorry for the poor thing! ::)
I agree Maggi, the Gr-os have the strongest and most attractive of any of the snowdrops.
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Enjoying the sun, Maria and Green Flight. Also an invasion of ladybirds.
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How nice to see them growing in Your garden!
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Two more of Melvyn Jope's Gros, both with wonderfully strong perfume!
First Up, Gro Sofia, looking great and with a strong distinctive perfume.
Next Gro Eleni, again with a very strong scent.
The perfume of those in the greenhouse is nearly overwhelming today!
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A couple of Gros sourced from Anne Wright in flower today.
First up, Tilebarn Jamie, a rapidly bulking Gro, which performs well.
Next, Ruby's Green Dream, another reliable Autumn regular.
Finally, Cyclamen Intaminatum, one of my favourite varieties, which seems to have been in flower for months.
It has been a great Autumn for drops and Cyclamen so far! More to come!
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Great pictures Ingrid. Tilbarn Jamie is a great Gro - two flowers per scape so making a good statement in a clump. I’m growing Cyclamen intaminatum for the first time this year. I have it outside in a trough. Really pleased with it. Also growing Crocus hadriaticus outside in a deep raised bed facing south. Very nice scent and flowers of some substance. Hoping it will survive without being under glass. Trying Cyclamen mirabile outside as well. Yesterday’s rain flattened everything though so all the crocuses are looking soggy.
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Great pictures Ingrid. Tilbarn Jamie is a great Gro - two flowers per scape so making a good statement in a clump. I’m growing Cyclamen intaminatum for the first time this year. I have it outside in a trough. Really pleased with it. Also growing Crocus hadriaticus outside in a deep raised bed facing south. Very nice scent and flowers of some substance. Hoping it will survive without being under glass. Trying Cyclamen mirabile outside as well. Yesterday’s rain flattened everything though so all the crocuses are looking soggy.
Hi David, I love C. Intaminatum, it does very well for me here. Keep your eye out for Anne Wright's lists, she has some wonderful Crocus and mini-Daffs. I have a number and they increase very well!
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Today the first G. elwesii opened its flower in my garden.
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That’s a very elegant Snowdrop and a beautifully composed picture Mariette. Here is a group of Gros taken yesterday at Waterperry gardens.
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Where the soil is already bare at this time of the year they are really a delight!
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Bright sunshine here today and the Autumn drops continue apace.
First up, Autumn Beauty with the green bleed resplendent in the sunshine! A good, vigorous variety.
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Next an Autumn flowering Plicatus, which is also bulking well.
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Currently on the way Eilys Elisabeth Hartley, Andrea's Fault, Carolyn Elwes, York Minster and Twister.
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I've rotated Autumn Beauty for you, Ingrid.
I see you've been having at that G. plicatus with a goffering iron again, to get those lovely ripples in the petals !!
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I've rotated Autumn Beauty for you, Ingrid.
I see you've been having at that G. plicatus with a goffering iron again, to get those lovely ripples in the petals !!
Thanks for the rotation Maggi!
I agree, the outers are rather lovely. I have a few of these and they add some interest to Autumn drops. The one in the photo is bulking rapidly as you can see from the number of shoots. :)
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I have to admit that while I do love a "plain", preferably rather rounded shape to a snowdrop flower, I have a soft spot for those rippled petals - they are very stylish!
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I have to admit that while I do love a "plain", preferably rather rounded shape to a snowdrop flower, I have a soft spot for those rippled petals - they are very stylish!
I will sort you one out in the dormant period Maggi :) :)
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That would be most kind of you - The Bulb Despot says I'm not to be trusted with a goffering iron myself! (Or any hot, or electric device either, come to that! )
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A number of people have messaged me about publishing a photo of Eilys Elisabeth Hartley when it flowers, which I am happy to do.
In the meantime, here is one from last year.
In an age when we are daily seeing any old green-tip being declared 'unique and worth naming', this drop is exceptional.
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Cold and windy here in the Welsh hills! Nevertheless making an effort, Tessera, Bernard Tickner and Anmarie Kee.
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Weather reports showed Wales getting a bit of a hammering today - good to see your 'drops are fighting fit nonetheless!
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I have my first ever Gro in flower:
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Very nice ! Could someone recommend Gro that is best for scent? I read Blonde Ingrid's posts about fantastic scent but wonder if there is one out there that is available and doesn't break the bank too much?
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I have my first ever Gro in flower:
Very nice ! Could someone recommend Gro that is best for scent? I read Blonde Ingrid's posts about fantastic scent but wonder if there is one out there that is available and doesn't break the bank too much?
Try Lefki or Eleni from Melvyn Jope, a great source of quality Gr-os, both have very strong scent.
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Thank you!
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G. reginae-olgae 'Blanc de Chine' blooming in northern Virginia, opened Oct 30.
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G. reginae-olgae 'Blanc de Chine' blooming in northern Virginia, opened Oct 30.
..... and even with a little sunshine to highlight it, so pretty.
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Flowering of the first Galanthus Gro since October
Blanc de chine
Ruby Baker
Ruby's Green Dream
Eleni
Alex Duguid
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after:
Anne-Marie Kee
Tessera
Tilebarn
Cambridge
Galanthus peshmenii (grenn tips)
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Your G. peshmenii looks lovely with its green tips, Marie-Rose! Also, ´Tessera´appears to be more elegantly shaped than others of its kind. Since when do You grow them in the open ground?
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Well 15 years of cultivation in the garden.
The galanthus will tessera after 3 years to today 4 petals. Thank you Dryad nursery.
Always some pictures of galanthus reginae-olgae 'Tessera'
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Thank You for showing so many aspects of ´Tessera´growing in Your garden, Marie-Rose! It´s good to know that it may take several years to show its full potential.
2008 I planted some G. peshmenii, but they succumbed to the harsh winter 2011/12. Probably my soil isn´t well enough drained, too. What about the positions where You managed to grow G. peshmenii in the border, and which minimum of temperature did they stand?
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Hello,
Galanthus Peshmenii planted in 2016 is protected by the house and protected from water. Watering in October to start flowering