tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post3997511614630199711..comments2024-03-28T09:25:14.379+00:00Comments on Veg Plotting: Plant Profiles: Snowdrops UpdateVPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-50072177474248984962016-02-13T19:31:52.084+00:002016-02-13T19:31:52.084+00:00How exciting that you might actually be breeding s...How exciting that you might actually be breeding snowdrops, you might even have to name one!! it seems to be a good year for 'nivalis', mine are clumping up nicely now, but I've not noticed them jumping fences or seeding around yet. I will have to keep a closer eye on them.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-50967261010400641622016-02-12T23:07:42.316+00:002016-02-12T23:07:42.316+00:00I'm glad to hear that yours are flourishing VP...I'm glad to hear that yours are flourishing VP. As long as your 'drops are in large frost proof pots they should be fine but my single specimens in small plastic pots ( 9cm square and 12.5cm deep) need some protection once the temperature drops below freezing. 'Judy's Snowdrops' is a really excellent resource :) Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-5173793455484619552016-02-12T11:28:00.185+00:002016-02-12T11:28:00.185+00:00Hi Anna - mine are outside and have done well so f...Hi Anna - mine are outside and have done well so far. I'm not sure if they need to come under cover most winters (unless it's extremely cold) here in the south west as snowdrops have their own natural antifreeze. Ensuring they have enough nutrients and moisture post flowering seems to be more critical to their future well being, but I'm happy to be told differently :)<br /><br />Thanks for the link - I see Hodsock Priory also link to Judy's page from their snowdrop page.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-59689289479589315722016-02-11T11:22:28.264+00:002016-02-11T11:22:28.264+00:00There's a small clump of snowdrops growing in ...There's a small clump of snowdrops growing in the garden in gravel here VP and I've seen them growing out of drystone walls in Cumbria. They obviously don't read the books. I would stress that snowdrops grown in pots require much tender loving care. Will your pot/pots of specials be out in the open or under cover? Mine all come into the greenhouse for the winter where I can keep the temperature above freezing if needs be. Thanks for the mention :)<br />P.S. The most informative site I've come across on the subject of snowdrops is :<br />http://www.judyssnowdrops.co.uk/index.htmlAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-88738670792207320972016-02-11T07:57:26.304+00:002016-02-11T07:57:26.304+00:00They are indeed Brian :-) They are indeed Brian :-) VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-10363755926296364102016-02-11T07:56:16.318+00:002016-02-11T07:56:16.318+00:00Hi Esther, the ones you buy tend to be Galanthus n...Hi Esther, the ones you buy tend to be Galanthus nivalis and I'd recommend you persist with that one as they're the cheapest. The key thing to do when you Plant them out is to keep them well watered to help get them established.VPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-50039875262302130362016-02-10T20:42:05.143+00:002016-02-10T20:42:05.143+00:00ID snowdrops is very difficult, they are all lovel...ID snowdrops is very difficult, they are all lovely.Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793702278130036246.post-29434707103727833162016-02-10T09:35:25.798+00:002016-02-10T09:35:25.798+00:00I haven't entirely followed about the varietie...I haven't entirely followed about the varieties - but given that I've never yet got snowdrops to grow from one year to another, let alone persuade them to spread (!) . . . and given that not being an expert I like any snowdrop as long as it's not lumpy and large . . . would you be able to suggest one to buy? I generally buy them in a pot then plant them out so it would be good to know what to go for.<br /><br />Esther Montgomery<br />http://estherandthetimemachine.blogspot.co.uk/Esther Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412078991551799972noreply@blogger.com