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Joe SharmaninCultivars
Sep 17th 20

Galanthus plicatus ssp. byzantinus "Joe Sharman" is the only virescent variety of the subspecies. It was recently (as of 2020) discovered by the namesake Galantophile. Preliminary reports indicate it is a vigorous snowdrop. In any case, its beauty is in doubt by only few plant-lovers.

Ronald MackenzieinCultivars
Jan 28th 20

Ronald Mackenzie is a yellow-flowered G. gracilis, the first of its kind. It is the namesake snowdrop of Dr. Ronald Mackenzie, a famous British general practioner, as well as a pioneer of snowdrop propagation through twin scaling and chipping. Through his “the Snowdrop Company” many varieties were spread to an even wider audience of

BallerinainCultivars
Jan 26th 20

A beautiful and neat double snowdrop, which can be admired even without turning it around. The special characteristic of this snowdrop is that immature flowers are turned slightly upright, so the inner perianths can be enjoyed even more. It is a Galanthus x hybridus (cross between G. nivalis and G. elwesii). The plant was found by Phil Cornish at

Green TearinCultivars
Feb 25th 19

Galanthus 'Green Tear' is considered to be one of the best virescent (green) snowdrops currently available. It was discovered in the Dutch town of Zutphen among a naturalized patch of G. nivalis by discoverer Gert-Jan van der Kolk in 2000. The clone itself is considered to be of hybrid origin however, most likely being of the G. x valentinei

Snowdrop companion plantsinCultivation
Feb 15th 19

A frequently asked question is which plants to plant besides snowdrop. There are limited choices available at the early season in comparison to later in the year, but plenty of options are still available.Plants often planted with snowdrops are: crocuses, tête-à-tête daffodils, cyclamen (also with autumn snowdrops), pansies/violets and of course

Lady Beatrix StanleyinCultivars
Feb 12th 19

Lady Beatrix Stanley is a good growing double snowdrop. It mostly likely derived from a cross between a G. elwesii with a G. nivalis Flore Pleno. On the inner perianths, the flower only shows two small green dots. The plant made its first appearance in the 1950s.

Ilse BilseinCultivars
Feb 12th 19

Galanthus plicatus Ilse Bilse was introduced by Hagen Engelmann. It's name derives from a German nursery rhyme. The snowdrop has a green ovary, with double yellow inner markings. The rhyme goes: Ilse Bilse, niemand willse.Kam der Koch,nahm sie doch,steckt sie in das Ofenloch. Ilse Bilse,noone wants her,Came the cook,took her along,stuck her into

FotiniinCultivars
Jan 21st 19

Fotini is a rare virescent G. reginae-olgae subsp. reginae-olgae, an autumn snowdrop.The name originates from ancient Greek, meaning the enlightened. The first plant of its kind was found by Melvyn Jope.G. reginae-olgae subsp. reginae-olgae ‘Fotini’. Photograph by Cyril Thibo, posted with permission.

Corrie MckeagueinCultivars
Jan 21st 19

Corrie Mckeague is a snowdrop with a special history. It is known as an early G. elwesii monostictus with large flowers, broad outer perianths and a long flowering period. A nice final touch are the green tips on the outer perianths. The variety originates from the hand of nurseryman Joe Sharman.Named for Corrie Mckeague, who mysteriously

Belvedere GoldinCultivars
Jan 21st 19

Belvedere Gold, is a G. x valentinei snowdrop originally found in the garden of Gisela Schmiemann in Cologne. It is known as a well-growing ‘drop, with a beautiful yellow ovary and yellow inner mark.G. x valentinei Belvedere Gold in the garden of Cyril Thibo. Posted with permission.