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Post by fungiphile on Nov 16, 2015 22:16:56 GMT
while raking up the last of the leaves this afternoon,
i noticed that several clumps of Snowdrops had popped up and were about an inch tall,
are they a tad early, or is this abought the right time for them to appear ?
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Post by Ron on Nov 17, 2015 10:43:51 GMT
Very early. When the frosts come they'll likely die back and return in late Jan to Feb if they are Galanthus nivalis or a bit later depending on variety.
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Post by Tig on Nov 17, 2015 16:13:55 GMT
When mine have popped up early they tend to just stop growing and wait patiently until spring - I had to go and have a look, I can see lots of narcissus poking through but don't think there are any snowdrops yet. Welcome to GWD fungiphile  |
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Post by fungiphile on Nov 17, 2015 21:31:24 GMT
thanks for the info, i was going to rake the leaves back over them, but i think i will just leave them to their own devices, as the leaves may cause problems, like rotting or encourage other diseases to thrive, what do you think ? oh, and thanks for the welcome |
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Post by Rosefriend on Nov 18, 2015 8:21:33 GMT
I have to admit to doing absolutely nothing with my snowdrops - they flower well and even if they come through early I have never even covered them up, unless they are accidentally under a pile of leaves!! With the winters that we can get here I am sure I would have lost them all, many times, should they have been in anyway too sensitive to the elements.. Having said that I think I only have the simple, normal snowdrops - Jasmine may know if there are some that are more fussy.. |
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Post by fungiphile on Nov 18, 2015 9:51:03 GMT
i think i will leave them to do their own thing then, as you say, they usually manage quite well on their own without any interference from me  |
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 18, 2015 13:19:36 GMT
fungiphile, Ron, Tig, Rosefriend,  fungiphile I have them in the garden and in pots, no sign of the garden ones yet probably because they are deeper but the potted ones are poking through. Its this barmy mild weather we are having, I've seen it happen before and when it turns colder they normaly stop growing and suffer no ill effects.
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Post by fungiphile on Nov 18, 2015 21:33:23 GMT
old mother nature always seems to manage on her own without any interference from us Humans i had a another look at them today and i was surprised how the clump has grown in numbers so they are doing just right left to themselves i think, anything that can push up through the snow and ice, would seem not to need help from us mere humans i oftem think we do more harm than good at times  |
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Post by Barbara on Nov 19, 2015 9:11:34 GMT
Yep fungiphile, you are quite right, mother nature has managed without us for millions of years, I have iris, daffs. and snowdrops poking their leaves up through the soil. I also have roses in bloom and phlox and campanula all flowering away. |
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Post by fungiphile on Nov 19, 2015 10:18:58 GMT
and we still have Raspberries fruiting ! although i think if the weather forecast is right, then the impending cold spell will finish them off  they have been fruiting since early summer and are still going strong  |
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Post by wendya on Nov 19, 2015 14:41:59 GMT
Snow drops are in flower here in London in some of the parks. My bluebells are up too but wont flower, they did the same last year.
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 21, 2015 9:29:53 GMT
Welcome fungiphile, don't be worrying about your snowdrops. There are so many different sorts of snowdrops that you can have them flowering from October to late, late spring if you want and they have the toughest little growing tips that can push through the hardest frozen ground so they will be fine. A covering of leaves won't harm them either - they are so robust. |
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Post by fungiphile on Nov 22, 2015 15:11:30 GMT
thanks Jasmine, the wind has already given them a blanket of fallen leaves again, so i will leave then to do their own thing now |
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Post by Ron on Dec 13, 2015 17:38:12 GMT
Are slugs still active at this time of year? I wonder if the young shoots might be susceptible.
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Post by Chuckles on Dec 17, 2015 8:17:07 GMT
Are slugs still active at this time of year? I wonder if the young shoots might be susceptible. , Tig, Rosefriend, Barbara, wendya, Jasmine, I'm still seeing the odd slug about but can't recall them ever nibbling at snowdrops |
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Post by Ron on Dec 17, 2015 11:48:04 GMT
Are slugs still active at this time of year? I wonder if the young shoots might be susceptible. , Tig , Rosefriend , Barbara , wendya , Jasmine , I'm still seeing the odd slug about but can't recall them ever nibbling at snowdrops I know they go for tulips, wasn't sure about other bulbs. I've read that snowdrops, like daffodils, are poisonous so perhaps the slugs avoid them. African violet, Begonia, Christmas cactus, Coleus, Dandelion, Dracaena, Forsythia, Impatiens, Marigold, Nandina, Nasturtium, Petunia, Rose, Spider plant and Wild strawberry are all edible. |
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Post by fungiphile on Dec 20, 2015 20:02:31 GMT
the Snowdrops have been joined by Bluebells, Daffs and even some Fritillaria now ! and to add to that springtime feeling, the Blackbirds are singing too |
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Post by Ron on Dec 23, 2015 16:43:59 GMT
It's interesting how gardens have different microclimates. Many of the bulbs are like yours, fungiphile, showing signs of growth, but where the entrance is which is more exposed, none of the ones there have emerged. |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 9, 2016 10:52:39 GMT
There are snowdrops popping up all over now! I think I can see G. Grumpy from the window - will have to get my new wellies on and go and explore the estate! The new wellies have a story - they were reduced in Joules in MK and have dogs on them - had to have them - when I went to put them on last Friday they were both for right feet! My lovely friend's OH had to drive me back to MK to get a pair!  |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 9, 2016 21:35:03 GMT
That made me chuckle Jasmine....
I have snowdrops sprouting all over the garden too but mine are the common variety...I actually dug clumps up last year and replanted them in some pots...they are just showing now, I need to move them onto the patio so that I can see them from indoors.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 11, 2016 11:59:59 GMT
That made me chuckle Jasmine.... I have snowdrops sprouting all over the garden too but mine are the common variety...I actually dug clumps up last year and replanted them in some pots...they are just showing now, I need to move them onto the patio so that I can see them from indoors. Thats just what I do Missy as I can't see the garden as such from the house, I put them in pot hangers on the fence up the path so that I can see them. Only got common single and common doubles though  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 13, 2016 10:41:42 GMT
Jasmine, You did make me laugh with your welly story.  There was 1 little snowdrop up before I left at the weekend. Perhaps when I go home again at the weekend there will be more. I do remember Grumpy from previous years Jasmine. He makes me smile. If you can get a pic then do.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 16, 2016 17:58:42 GMT
Nothing like 2 trips to MK Missy! I checked today Ladygardener but Grumpy will need some sunshine before he shows his grumpy little face! |
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 16, 2016 21:06:59 GMT
You should have popped round Jasmine...
My pots of snowdrops don't seem to be growing..the ones in the garden are doing well.
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 17, 2016 18:22:42 GMT
I didn't realise how close you are Missy - my friend's OH does some ukulele thing near where you live!
There's quite a few snowdrops flowering - Trym, Rev Hailstone or whatever it's called, Fieldgate Prelude...and lots more poking up!
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Post by Missredhead on Jan 17, 2016 18:58:24 GMT
You know for next time then...lemon dribble cake if you give me warning.... I looked again at the pots of snowdrops and nothing is happening....what am I doing wrong? |
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 24, 2016 20:31:15 GMT
A lot of mine aren't poking up yet Missy - don't worry.
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Post by andy on Jan 30, 2016 8:10:36 GMT
In the autumn of 2014, I planted 25,000 snowdrops in my winter garden. Last spring, they all came up. This year, I have about 20 !!!!!
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Post by Jasmine on Jan 30, 2016 15:10:23 GMT
What a disappointment andy, wonder where they've all gone? If I could get a bit of sun on Grumpy it would show it's face..... |
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