16th February 2014 in the inspiring alpine house at Harlow Carr in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. I will feature other views of the plants there in later posts but for today feast your eyes on some delectable pots of snowdrops.
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| Galanthus plicatus "Wendy's Gold" has fine yellow colouring but one may be distracted by the sprawling growth. I was however sufficiently encouraged to purchase a solitary bulb myself when I returned home. |
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| Galanthus "Kildare" has just the most delicate green in its petals. |
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| "Brenda Troyle" is a formidable snowdrop, strongly growing with a distinctive scent of honey, though winter rarely allows me an opportunity to savour it. |
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| Galanthus 'Atkinsii' looks good here but its true charm is displayed when seen towering over other snowdrops. I only planted mine last year and promptly lost the label. I guess I'll recognise it however. |
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| "Galanthus nivalis Sandersii" and behind it "Annette". The former is one I have considered purchasing but it just hasn't happened yet. Good quality and less usual snowdrops do not come cheap. |
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| "Cedric's Prolific" caught my attention straight away and I regret I do not have the variety. The flowers seemed so robust and I love the name. |
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| Galanthus "Brenda Troyle" is one variety that does well in our garden. But please don't touch. |
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| Galanthus "Sam Arnott", a much loved favourite with its fragrance and good sized flowers. It does well in my garden too though I have accidentally combined it with "Brenda Troyle". The two are rather similar. |
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