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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 3, 2011 17:26:03 GMT
Wonderful to see Grumpy Jasmine, ;D he has to be my favourite.I thought he was a gonner too. That's the thing about this time of year, things just appear from nowhere. I do wish I could see my Astrantia but there's no sign yet. I remember it being late before 'tho so I won't be worrying. Jasmine I must read the link when I get a chance. I think we've all become more interested in Snowdrops lately.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 3, 2011 17:33:01 GMT
The article isn't too long and it's quite interesting LG |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 3, 2011 17:36:53 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 3, 2011 18:04:21 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 3, 2011 18:06:01 GMT
That's the term they use LG - I'm not sure it applies to me and my little collection. ;D
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Post by Geranium on Feb 4, 2011 9:53:27 GMT
Look what I found this morning! Slightly battered by pigeons pushing past, but still open!  I can't remember which one it is, but that's not really important - such a pleasure to see them. ;D  |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 4, 2011 9:56:20 GMT
What a beautiful colour Geranium.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 4, 2011 10:03:05 GMT
Geranium it's a wonderful colour, just beautiful. |
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Post by carolann on Feb 4, 2011 10:21:12 GMT
Lovely Snowdrops Jas, cannot see mine yet still not sure if its Bluebells pushing their way through the soil, the only thing in flower for me are the Winter trailing Viola which are not trailing anywhere yet just short little stubby plants maybe if it warms up they may start. My Primulas and Primroses are keeping their heads down along with all the bulbs, none have any signs of flowers yet cant blame them it is still very cold and windy around here. There are lots of new leaves on the mini Roses in the Rock garden and in the front garden there are signs of the Delphinium coming back to life but I wont cut the old stuff off just yet, the chucks have been in the bed and scratted all the soil from around its roots think I may have to put a 6' fence around that little bed ;D I'm really getting itchy feet when the sun shines but I know its still too cold to start sowing things even with a propagator as the GH is un-heated and you never no we may get some more frost yet.
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Post by Missredhead on Feb 4, 2011 12:38:43 GMT
Very interesting, is that what you are then Jasmine, a Galanthopihile.  and there is no cure  |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 4, 2011 13:11:27 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 4, 2011 13:35:37 GMT
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Post by Geranium on Feb 4, 2011 17:22:09 GMT
Not today, Missy. We had quite a lot yesterday though, and it's been 12 degrees here - but the wind made it feel a lot colder.   I expect the sun got them going! ;D ;D |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 4, 2011 17:24:04 GMT
Jas - you still haven't told me the name of the snowdrop with the yellow on it. I'd love to know. Is it a particularly rare one? (i.e. expensive!)
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 4, 2011 18:17:24 GMT
( can I just remark that it wasn't me getting Galanthus so expensive despite being Dutch...  ) |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 5, 2011 7:32:31 GMT
Jas - you still haven't told me the name of the snowdrop with the yellow on it. I'd love to know. Is it a particularly rare one? (i.e. expensive!) Sorry Geranium  The snowdrop with the yellow flecks inside is G. Mrs Thompson. It is very pretty, has more petals than usual and the flowerhead is quite large. It isn't rare - Avon sell them and they pop up quite a bit on Ebay and don't go for silly money. Just checked on the Avon website and they were selling for £7 a bulb - they've sold out for this season. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 5, 2011 8:01:52 GMT
Jasmine - tell me that I have misread what you have just posted...7Pounds for one snowdrop bulb - that is never right, surely??
RF
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 5, 2011 8:19:22 GMT
It is £7 for 1 bulb RF. They often go for more on Ebay which is ridiculous when they are fairly easily obtainable.
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Post by Geranium on Feb 5, 2011 9:44:57 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 5, 2011 11:53:23 GMT
If it flourishes Geranium you may have a bulb. Apparently the bulbs develop like this over the years
1-1-2-3-5-8
Next year I should have 2 bulbs ;D
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Post by Geranium on Feb 5, 2011 18:18:28 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 5, 2011 18:23:42 GMT
That's pretty Geranium. I couldn't cut up snowdrop bulbs to make more - what if it was very precious and all the bits rotted  |
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Post by Geranium on Feb 5, 2011 22:57:22 GMT
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Post by Jilly on Feb 6, 2011 12:45:12 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 6, 2011 13:07:40 GMT
 You'd feel sick wouldn't you?
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Post by Tig on Feb 6, 2011 14:39:36 GMT
Didn't Carol Klein show how to cut the bulbs on her programme a few weeks back? I'm sure I've watched someone do it recently  Bit sharper photos of my snowdrops today, the wind wasn't quite as gusty .... This is the thick leaved one  Similar ones but with silvery leaves (in shade so look greener than they are)  and the one with 'eyes' that Dutchy has named 'James Bond' ;D  x Tig |
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Post by Jasmine on Feb 6, 2011 14:42:41 GMT
I'm off to look in my snowdrop book! ;D
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Post by Tig on Feb 6, 2011 14:52:34 GMT
;D - bet they are all just like their Ma, common as muck
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Post by Geranium on Feb 6, 2011 15:24:51 GMT
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Post by carolann on Feb 7, 2011 9:38:07 GMT
Look what I spotted yesterday not quite a flower but it shows Spring is on the way  |
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