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Post by Jasmine on Dec 25, 2012 15:42:24 GMT
I know it isn't quite 2013 but I was looking out of the landing window this morning and I saw snowdrops on the front bank...  These are G. Three Ships - they're supposed to flower at Christmas - hence the name. What a cheery sight!  |
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Post by Auricula on Dec 25, 2012 18:01:36 GMT
Oh wow  There are daffs in flower on the grass verge outside Wyevales  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 25, 2012 18:54:01 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 25, 2012 19:07:08 GMT
It was so lovely to see them...brave little flowers! I have never had any luck with this sort of snowdrop before so it was extra specially good to see the flowers!
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 26, 2012 7:21:17 GMT
Especially well done then Jasmine.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 26, 2012 8:40:05 GMT
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Post by Tig on Dec 26, 2012 9:35:06 GMT
Wonderful Jas I'll have a wander in a moment to see if any of my snowdrops are in bud, not going to hold my breath though! x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 26, 2012 10:37:52 GMT
Thanks Tig - lifts your spirits doesn't it - well, your gardening spirits!
I had a little wonder around after taking the pic of the daff but I couldn't find anymore snowdrops.
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Post by Jilly on Dec 26, 2012 11:25:06 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 26, 2012 15:20:44 GMT
It's great to see such beautiful life arriving. It's lovely, funny how one is up and the others are'nt Jilly and Jasmine. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 27, 2012 13:08:40 GMT
I have just been in the garden and I can't see any snowdrops at all and only the tips of some daffs that are through..got a long way to go here methinks..
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 27, 2012 13:16:43 GMT
Same here Rf, in fact I think I've buried the Snowdrops too deeply. Some of th Fritillia pots got knocked over in the strong winds at the weekend and when I checked to see if the bulbs were starting to grow I found that they'd drowned.  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 27, 2012 13:25:20 GMT
This is a problem that I have had a lot and now no longer do bulbs in tubs - having said that I have put some dwarf daffs in the tub on the front door step which doesn't get all the rain...see what happens there...
When we finally get the new GH up, I may do a couple of tubs for next year and put them in there - bulbs freeze whether inside or out but I can control the water better perhaps!!
This last summer was really terrible and the autumn and start of winter wasn't a lot better - if anyone suggests a hosepipe ban in the UK for next year then they need a lovely white suit to wear !!!
RF
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Post by Tig on Dec 27, 2012 14:18:49 GMT
I've looked and can find snowdrop foliage but no buds, no sign of the winter aconites yet either, but plenty of the daffs and crocus are shooting up.
x Tig
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Post by Dutchy on Dec 28, 2012 9:25:02 GMT
Whohee Jas, as I got the RHS Gardener I thought of you and your snowdrops but for one to be in flower already... wow. And a daf out too. Your garden fairies must long for Spring more than I do ;D ;D ;D I have no flowers either but mine are above ground with promising little green grey tips. We are heading the right way again and before we know it will be complaining about overflowing seed trays |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2012 11:37:30 GMT
We are certainly going the right way Dutchy. I start to feel like that on December 26th! ;D Here is N. Rijnveldt's Early Sensation open...  This is what my new bulb book has to say about them... One of the most surprising sights of mid-winter is to discover a clump of this daffodil in full flower before most daffodils even think of appearing above ground....This is a mid-height golden daffodil with an old-fashioned type of flower - the petals are slightly paler than the ruffled trumpet. It is very vigorous, clumping up quickly and requiring regular division, and is totally hardy being able to withstand periods of hard frost, the buds may bend over but they will promptly stand up again as soon as it thaws. At first glance it is a rather poorly shaped flower...but its reliable early flowering means it deserves a place in the garden....It is a plant for the bottom of the garden where it will draw the eye with a promise that spring is on the way. Indeed it regularly fools journalists as this is always the daffodil featured in the regular 'spring is getting earlier' articles. Mine need dividing after they finish flowering so if anyone would like a few bulbs let me know. i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd161/GWDAdmin1/Smilies/Default/smiley.gif |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 29, 2012 13:10:05 GMT
Very interesting Jasmine and what a welcome sight. I'd love to have a couple please. |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2012 13:21:55 GMT
I will send you a couple when the leaves have died back LG!
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 29, 2012 13:24:24 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Dec 29, 2012 17:03:23 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 29, 2012 17:25:37 GMT
They've been in that tub about 3 years Geranium. One always comes up sooner than all the others!
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Post by Geranium on Dec 30, 2012 7:54:23 GMT
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Post by Tig on Dec 30, 2012 11:28:22 GMT
I doubt they would be as early here, but lovely to see Jas. If you've enough can one come on holiday north please?
x Tig
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 30, 2012 11:28:49 GMT
Yup, I guess it is! ;D
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 6, 2013 14:20:10 GMT
Oh sorry Tig, I posted at the same time as you and missed your post. Some Rijnveldt's Early will be packing their bags shortly! Here comes Grumpy!  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 6, 2013 15:16:23 GMT
Oh I'm so glad they've survived Jasmine. Hope the bunnies and other critters stay away from them and let them bloom properly for us all to see. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 6, 2013 15:38:23 GMT
Bunnies don't like them LG - thank goodness! They don't even get nibbled in a give it a try way! I have given them a good sprinkle of slug pellets though!
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Post by Jilly on Jan 6, 2013 16:04:25 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 6, 2013 16:15:13 GMT
Of course not! ;D
I keep my catalogues (sad I know) and it's interesting what they sell and don't sell each year.
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Post by Jilly on Jan 12, 2013 11:39:42 GMT
I'm going to start a new garden thread in a minute, but I just had to pop this on here.  Jillyx |
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There are daffs in flower on the grass verge outside Wyevales 
