Galanthus Sophie North

[angie]

Angie do you grow your sophie north in a pot all the time because its in fantastic condition,lovely potfull.

I have that small pot full and a small clump in the garden( found that today) I think when I bought them I put one bulb in a pot and the other in the ground. Must have been playing safe.

Martin never found a label for Atkinsii so I am glad that you identified it for me .
It's been a long winter but the last few days felt like spring is here. Its so nice to see and feel the sun.
Tonight there is a frost. it's hard for plants living here, one thing if I can grow it here it will grow anywhere 

Angie

[Mavers]

I love the foliage of Sophie North as well as the flowers........very distinct to my eyes.

Maren what a sight that pot of Sophie North make.

What is the secret to growing such a perfect potful??

[Darren]

OK - I know I am a Galanthocynic but I confess that I after seeing your pictures even I agree that this is a distinct and very lovely snowdrop. But then I have had a rough week and it may be affecting my judgement..

Seriously - I have to echo that Angie's potful is beautifully grown.

[Maren]

I agree, Angie's pot is terrific. I also think the foliage of Sophie North adds to its distinction. The colour of the foliage has a hint of glaucous, which I find very attractive; the stem holds it's gorgeous head well and the petals have such rich substance and glistening appearance, I really can't find any fault with this galanthus except that it does not inhabit my garden - yet.

[daveyp1970]

Can anybody give me any advice in growing drops in pots like that Sophie North pic of Marens,i'd love to grow them like that for show standard.

[Diane Clement]

Can anybody give me any advice in growing drops in pots like that Sophie North pic of Marens,i'd love to grow them like that for show standard.  

Doubtless someone on the forum may advise you, Dave, but if you visit one of the shows, you can then talk to the particular growers. That particular pot of Sophie North belongs to Don Peace who will be at most shows in the weeks to come.

[mark smyth]

Maren I have failed to get you one I'll be seeing another person on Monday who grows it

[Maren]

Good luck

[angie]

I was at a members garden the other day and she has a big clump of Sophie North. I thought I would never be able to tell the differences in snowdrops but I have proved myself wrong. I spotted Sophie North straight away. She had some lovely snowdrops I wish I had taken my camera that day. Maybe if she is reading this she will post some pictures of her lovely snowdrops for us all to see 

Angie 

[mark smyth]

Smile Maren 

[Maren]

Hi Mark,

another cryptic clue 

[mark smyth]

I have a Sophie North for you

[Maren]

Congratulations. That's very nice. Please send me a PM to mtalbot AT talktalk dot net and we can discuss details.

[Maren]

Hi,

I managed to swap pleiones with a forum member for a couple of bulbs of G. plicatus Sophie North. One of them is growing a seed pod.

My question is this: since I did not pollinate it, I don't know what's in the pod. Therefore, should I cut it off to allow the plant to grow big and strong or is it worth hanging on to the seed, just in case there is something worth having?

[Maggi Young]

Hang on to it, Maren. The foliage will stay green for longer if there is a pod developing and that can only add more food to the bulb, as well as ripening any seed.