Spindlestone Surprise/Primrose Warburg

[Matt T]

Bringing us back to the point that it would be useful to have a rigorous examination of correctly identified stock (i.e. known provenance) to determine whether/what the differences are. If they are distinct it's quite possible that stocks are thoroughly mixed and misidentified. It would be good if this issue could be addressed in one of the volumes that will update The Book.

[Brian Ellis]

Yes I do agree Matt, but as with the Greatorex "answers on a postcard please" hybrids the only way this would be achieved would be through DNA (is that really what I mean?) testing which is expensive.

[ChrisB]

Sorry, to clarify a little, when I said taken to see them all, Philippa said they were in a variety of places, some growing wild, not all in her garden. Would be best if one of you more thoroughly knowledgeable on the subject was to take some time talking direct to Philippa.  I can contact her to see if she would be willing to talk to one of you so I can bow out if you like.

[annew]

Yes I do agree Matt, but as with the Greatorex "answers on a postcard please" hybrids the only way this would be achieved would be through DNA (is that really what I mean?) testing which is expensive.

I emailed a DNA testing company for a quote but they say they can't do snowdrops at present...

[Alan_b]

I emailed a DNA testing company for a quote but they say they can't do snowdrops at present...

At least you tried, Anne.  Somebody like Aaron Davies might know how to get DNA testing done.  I would love to see a bit more science put paid to speculation.