Galanthus elwesii 'Barnes' is not the first variety of snowdrop to flower in my garden. In the early days of October I had some reginae-olgae flowering in a sunny patch, determined on working out from my notes what particular name was attached, went away for the week unexpectedly and returned to find them spent in the unseasonably hot sun (and reason for my absence!) So no photograph. 'Barnes' has been in flower for a week or so, perhaps longer seeing as it is one of a number of its kin now devoid of petals tucked away beneath a shrub. I ventured out into the mild but wet and windy garden and here is the result.
It's an attractive enough flower, its significance however being the somewhat premature appearance in the late autumn garden. The most developed description and history is available from a Swiss grower and seller new to me, 'Swiss Drops'. Shorthand is that it originates from Northampton and dates from before 1973. Very nice and it kicks off my on-line record of the snowdrop season.
It's an attractive enough flower, its significance however being the somewhat premature appearance in the late autumn garden. The most developed description and history is available from a Swiss grower and seller new to me, 'Swiss Drops'. Shorthand is that it originates from Northampton and dates from before 1973. Very nice and it kicks off my on-line record of the snowdrop season.
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