Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Galanthus Lady Elphinstone



One of the true treasures of the genus Galanthus is Lady Elphinstone, discovered way back in 1890 in Chesire; it is a double flowering nivalis, with buttery yellow inner petals. It seems to be a pretty good multiplier; my one bulb has turned into four in two years. It is said to need acid soil to develop the yellow color; here it is planted in an azalea bed with peaty, loose soil.

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What a beautiful little blossom! It somewhat resembles a tiny version of a daffodil. :-)
 
Wow, I've never seen a Galanthus like this and am surprised it's not some kind of hybrid. Unusual, but I'm still partial to the traditional single blooms. :-)
 
What a beautiful little flower!!!
Take god care of it.
You have a wonderful Blogg.
Thanks that you share.
Karin SKARA Sweden //
 
Shady... it does have that sunny daffodil look.
IVG... I usually prefer the singles too, but this double I like.

Karen... I'm happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for stopping by.
Don
 
that is amazing! where did you get it?
 
Wow, this is so pretty!

I've been admiring these for quite a while. I would love to know where I could get them, too, if you wouldn't mind telling us...
 
SP... I got my original bulb from Hitch Lyman (the Temple Nursery in New York). Expensive, but in just three years it's multiplied like crazy and I've already split it up into three spots.
Don
 
Hello Don!

I realized after leaving you a comment that you had stopped posting to your blog, and so wasn't expecting a response. Sorry for taking so long to write again!

Thanks so much for the info about your source for the Galanthus - I will have to check the nursery and see if they still have any bulbs available for this fall!

Thanks so much again - you've got a great collection of plants!
 
Hello Don!

I realized after leaving you a comment that you had stopped posting to your blog, and so wasn't expecting a response. Sorry for taking so long to write again!

Thanks so much for the info about your source for the Galanthus - I will have to check the nursery and see if they still have any bulbs available for this fall!

Thanks so much again - you've got a great collection of plants!
 
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