Snowdrops again! LOL

as I hear you sigh and say "not more - not"

This is 'Ketton'

this an albino snowdrop called 'Gloucester Old Spot'

this is nivalis 'Virescens'

very nice Mark,

Mark, I love seeing your pictures of the different snowdrops. I only have the oldfashioned kind, and they are just about finished. Always so nice to them as first breath of spring. My miniature daffodils are in bloom now. Must take a photo. Donna

Ruth your snowdrops aren't old fashioned because they have been around for a long time. The Romans brought them to the UK

so pretty- i cant wait to see mine this yr!

More pretty flowers. Thanks for posting.

I'm assembling a list from the ones you put up to start a modest collection.

If there are a few recommended "must~haves," don't hesitate to point them out.

Adam.

I still think it's very funny that 'Gloucester Old Spot' is albino (therefore with no spots), but named after a very handsome breed of pig LOL

when it first opens it has two very faint dots but these quickly fade.

Adam Galanthophiles work a wee bit different than other plant collectors. "must~haves" are the rare snowdrops LOL that may take years to acquire. I'll post a short list tomorrow. if I dont remind me

.....and why the pig - soo funny

Mark ~~~

I'm not necessarily looking for the rareties, but core examples that are good performers and show a spectrum of the finer traits. I'm new to this..., so interested in the basics before getting into the exotics.

Happy to take your guidance.

Adam.

I only have the old fashion kind to Mark.

but there isn't an old fashioned one! you have Galanthus nivalis or Galanthus elwesii

Seemed the best place to post this.

Mark, when are the seedpods ripe? I also have the old - fashioned kind ;) That is how we describe the plants that aren't NEW or IMPROVED. LOL Just means that they are widely available, and have been for many years. Frequently a term of endearment for heirloom plants.

usually late May but depends on when they bloomed.

I just have plain old Leucojum aestivum too! LOL But hey, they bloom reliably! They are blooming now. :)

Mine bloomed for a very brief time from early to mid March, as soon as the snow finished melting from the beds. Is there an indication on the pods to look for? Will they start to shrivel or or change from bright green?

they change to yellow at the same time as the leaves die back

Thanks :)

Mark ~~~

If you still have your ear to this rail...,

I've sent you a couple emails through this site's interface but I think there's some technological issue with them getting through.

If you'd still like to have the very early G. elwesii that flowered for me 37 days before the next one to bloom, let me know.

My pleasure to send it over.

Adam.

Mark, these are wonderful! All I have are the nivalis "flore pleno" which are tiny little thugs. They have even beaten back the siberian Squill in spots!

but they are still lovely to see in the depths of winter

Well. I guess I have my answer.

Adam.

Ah, well, the "depths of winter" here would be late March, as the snow is way too deep before that, but, yes, it is wonderful to know they are there.

I didnt get your emails. Of course I would like a sample of your snowdrops. thanks