"Long slender outer segments, with green markings towards the tips and a diffuse green ‘X’ inner segment marking. Long pedicals. One of the few snowdrops that will produce three scapes from a mature bulb. (Virescent)" Harvey Garden Plants.
Judy's Snowdrops show a clear picture with the pale green markings at the apex of the petals.
I bought this plant at the sale during the HPS Galanthus Group study day, and it had two bulbs both of which had two scrapes. It stood out on the stand for me, with its long outer segments.
Galanthus hybrid 'Fanny'
"Galanthus 'Fanny' is a snowdrop that has been cultivated for quite some time. It was named in 1971 after the daughter of Joy Bulford of Ealing Wharf, Southampton in England.
The flowers are characterized by their green tips on the outer petals. The inner marking consists of an upper and a lower spot. Sometimes these spots are clearly separated, or they flow into each other.
Galanthus 'Fanny' can produce up to three flowers per bulb when the plant is fully grown." Swiss Drops
That was a good buy, Noelle 👍 Sadly it's one I have had but lost...
ReplyDeleteWhen it bulks up sufficiently, you can have a couple of bulbs Cathy.
DeleteYou have definitely been bitten by the bug Noelle 😂 A lovely snowdrop but sadly like Cathy one that I've also had but lost. Fingers crossed that yours is happy.
ReplyDeleteNow that my two best Galanthophile friends have signalled that she is not easy, I'll put her on special watch, and hopefully she will increase sufficiently and I will be my delight to share it will you.
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