Galanthus in March 2013

[Alan_b]

http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/diaries/Northumberland/+February+/458/

I enjoyed that article David, thank you for the link.  But as a frequent visitor to the area where Wendy's Gold was found, I think it unlikely that it resulted from cross-pollination with a yellow nivalis.  If it did, that nivalis is long gone or some way away.

Does anyone know how far bees travel when gathering nectar and therefore how far away from each other two cross-pollinated plants might be?

[Sean Fox]

According to my neighbour, who keeps bees, up to 4 miles. They can travel further if need be, I think they've been studied and found to travel as much as 7 miles from the hive but this amount of travel cannot be sustained. I guess in early spring when flowers are at a premium long distances may be needed.

[steve owen]

Would there need to be five of those

Google it David.

[chasw]

I know its only "Bits and Pieces" of information

Xanadu

Straying off subject somewhat......................but its an age thing

[daveyp1970]

This a little ball of a double nivalis and a find from last year

[Thomas Seiler]

Some impressions from my garden,
Anglesey Abbey, Kencott Kali, Mrs Wrightson' Double, Hunton Giant, The Pearl

[MR GRUMPY]

This a little ball of a double nivalis and a find from last year

:oDavey,I Really like your 'Ball double'.You have a very good eye. :

[daveyp1970]

:oDavey,I Really like your 'Ball double'.You have a very good eye. :

[KentGardener]

Another nice one Davey.   

[Alan_b]

This a little ball of a double nivalis and a find from last year

Just to be contrary, although the macro images look great, I wonder if it is too small to make for an attractive snowdrop in the garden?  After all, it's smaller than a thumbnail.   

[daveyp1970]

Just to be contrary, although the macro images look great, I wonder if it is too small to make for an attractive snowdrop in the garden?  After all, it's smaller than a thumbnail.   

I think maybe in a garden possibly Alan it is a tiny thing,but my plan was to grow it in a clay pot so i can get it out the plunge and admire it.I dont mind small,size has never been a issue for me !!!! 

[Maggi Young]

Just to be contrary, although the macro images look great, I wonder if it is too small to make for an attractive snowdrop in the garden?  After all, it's smaller than a thumbnail.   

Lots of people wanting tiny 'drops that might grow in a  trough to be in scale with other "trough" plants so  I'd expect a little chap like that to be a big success.

[daveyp1970]

Lots of people wanting tiny 'drops that might grow in a  trough to be in scale with other "trough" plants so  I'd expect a little chap like that to be a big success.

I couldn't agree more Maggie.

[KentGardener]

Lots of people wanting tiny 'drops that might grow in a  trough to be in scale with other "trough" plants so  I'd expect a little chap like that to be a big success.

Quite so Maggi.  As you know I grow different forms of Asplenium scolopendrium - many of these are higher than 1 ft tall and make a real statement in the borders.  But there are also some rare selected forms that are a few inches high and I grow these in a raised alpine bed with lots of other small stuff to complement each other.










And I am still chuckling out loud to Davey's comment!   LOL

I dont mind small,size has never been a issue for me !!!! 

[Martin Baxendale]

Lots of people wanting tiny 'drops that might grow in a  trough to be in scale with other "trough" plants so  I'd expect a little chap like that to be a big success.

Already on it. One of the things I'm doing is breeding for and selecting nice dinky little snowdrops that will be perfect for growing in pots and troughs. I'm convinced that snowdrops can make excellent pot plants, we just need more appropriately sized ones for pot culture, with a range of shapes and markings and, preferably, good scent.