Galanthus March 2010

[Paddy Tobin]

Following on comments on G. 'Elfin', whether it is one of the "spikey" snowdrops or not, here are some photographs from the garden today. It seems the flowers, as they mature, assume the normal hanging habit of the majority of snowdrops. In other words, it is a well-behaved snowdrop.

Paddy

G. 'Elfin'

[Paddy Tobin]

Just in case John F. is feeling disappointed that 'Elfin' is not a genuine spikey here is one that is: G. 'Irish Green'.

Also, a shot of G. 'Deerslot' with quite a light mark.

Paddy

G. 'Irish Green'
G. 'Deerslot'

[Paddy Tobin]

Finally, a few with green markings on the outer segments. Paddy

G. 'Federkleid'
G. 'Greenish'
G. 'Streifenweh'

[mark smyth]

Paddy, the last one is very nice. What language is the name?

[Brian Ellis]

Paddy, the last one is very nice.

I think they are all beautiful, and I am sure the Deer would enjoy eating them

Paddy it is nice to see Deer Slot with the separate marks mine are all joined up

[Anthony Darby]

Paddy, the last one is very nice. What language is the name?

German. It's one of Hagen's. Mine is a little behind due to excess of snow.

[Paddy Tobin]

I really wish the snow would clear from your gardens as I feel I am searching for photographs to put up for March. Here are a few, with some repetition, I'm afraid and hope you will forgive me.

Do haw on the snow, and get your cameras out. Other people's gardens and plants are always so much more interesting than one's own.

Paddy


G. 'Kinnaird' - one of Ian of the Christie's finds.
G. 'St. Anne's'
G. 'John Gray' - certainly a repeat posting but it was looking lovely in the sunshine.
G. 'Lady Moore' - another repeat but I love it.
Captain Dunstan's Snowdrop - a pet name applied by a lady because this snowdrop was in the garden when she bought it from Captain Dunstan

Finally, I just had to get round to cutting the hedges.

[Gail]

Wonderful hedgecutter Paddy - can we borrow it?   

[Paddy Tobin]

Wonderful hedgecutter Paddy - can we borrow it?   

Do you think I'll get much work?

Paddy

[RichardW]

was hoping to get a pic of St Anne's today but the cold kept it closed, same with a many others.

only one worth posting, Peardrop.

[mark smyth]

Here are some for you

[Maggi Young]

Wonderful hedgecutter Paddy - can we borrow it?   

Do you think I'll get much work?

Paddy

I'm not sure..... have you got any photos of cutting the sides??

[mark smyth]

The woronowii 'E.K. Balls' I showed isn't named for him but collected by him. I just found the label

[David Nicholson]

Are 'Blewbury' and 'Blewbury Tart' the same please?

[snowdropman]

Are 'Blewbury' and 'Blewbury Tart' the same please?

David - Quite separate, and different plants - if you go to Judy's Snowdrops website, which is now up and running again, you will find photo's of both