Again, out and about yesterday, we spotted this gorgeous snowdrop. It is so much more exotic than any I have ever seen, (eg the common "nivalis" ) and knowing that "galanthophiles" (snowdrop lovers) will pay up to £150 for a single specimen of a particularly rare kind, I wondered whether my chum and I had discovered a one off? NOT that I would ever dig it up, and I'd be loath to disclose its whereabouts
Double forms of the native snowdrop (although there is some doubt as to whether they are native to our islands) are quite common. That is a really pretty one for sure. I can't decide whether snowdrops make me think that Spring is just around the corner, or whether winter is still here...I think I'm more of a daffodil person
I'm with Pippa - a double; I've got them in my garden Most I ever paid for a snow drop was I think £9 for a Blewberry Tart a few years back. I think the chickens have eaten this year's display of it though lol
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That is lovely Woifey. Afraid if Pippa doesn't know the answer, you may have to show the picture to a snowdrop expert. There are loads of special varieties of snowdrop. Whether that is one that has already been named, or a new one, have no idea, but like it.
I don't want to be a pessimist Marks, but we are still only half way through February. We might still get a bit of winter yet, although probably not as bad as we would in January and December.
If you Google double snowdrop in Images, there are lots of doubles to compare it with; this looks like the common one that I've got though. Some are quite rare, though and 'sought after'. Very pretty little things.
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What's this snowdrop?
Again, out and about yesterday, we spotted this gorgeous snowdrop. It is so much more exotic than any I have ever seen, (eg the common "nivalis" ) and knowing that "galanthophiles" (snowdrop lovers) will pay up to £150 for a single specimen of a particularly rare kind, I wondered whether my chum and I had discovered a one off? NOT that I would ever dig it up, and I'd be loath to disclose its whereabouts
That really is very pretty. I havn't a clue if it's a rare one or not, but that makes it non the less lovely.
Double forms of the native snowdrop (although there is some doubt as to whether they are native to our islands) are quite common. That is a really pretty one for sure. I can't decide whether snowdrops make me think that Spring is just around the corner, or whether winter is still here...I think I'm more of a daffodil person
I'm with Pippa - a double; I've got them in my garden
Most I ever paid for a snow drop was I think £9 for a Blewberry Tart a few years back. I think the chickens have eaten this year's display of it though lol
It is very lovely though. I like sports - they provide opportunities for some creative gardening!
That is lovely Woifey. Afraid if Pippa doesn't know the answer, you may have to show the picture to a snowdrop expert. There are loads of special varieties of snowdrop. Whether that is one that has already been named, or a new one, have no idea, but like it.
Beautiful Woifey.
It's a lovely thought that winter is on the way out. We got away lightly here compared to the previous couple of years!
I don't want to be a pessimist Marks, but we are still only half way through February. We might still get a bit of winter yet, although probably not as bad as we would in January and December.
It's very pretty woifey!
I really hope winter is on its way out too...
If you Google double snowdrop in Images, there are lots of doubles to compare it with; this looks like the common one that I've got though. Some are quite rare, though and 'sought after'. Very pretty little things.
Soon has I saw it I thought doubler, I love double flowers speshly daffs.