Entries Tagged as 'Snowdrops'

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Galanthus Nivalis at Carolyn’s Shade Gardens

Calling all Galanthophiles (That’s a British word for gardeners obsessed with snowdrops) Galanthus nivalis at Carolyn’s Shade Gardens Carolyn Walker of Carolyn’s Shade Gardens writes that ” buying snowdrops ‘in the green’ (as they say in the snowdrop world), rather than as bulbs in the fall, is the best way to insure vigorous healthy plants. [...]

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Where You Can See Snowdrops (Galanthus)

TheGardenLady received this question from Charlotte. Can you tell me where you can see snowdrops (galanthus) in the US – I cannot seem to find any listings except yours for Winterthur – if you can help, I’d be really grateful. Check out the public Botanical gardens in your area to see if they have spring [...]

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Galanthus – Snowdrops

Galanthus ‘S.Arnott’ Still looking forward to spring? Besides daffodils and crocuses there is another bulb that blooms early and is a harbinger of spring. It is a bulb native to Europe and Turkey that has a common name of Fair Maid of February because that is when many of the species bloom. In the US [...]