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Old 24-02-2015, 04:57 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Which snowdrop?

"Stewart Robert Hinsley" wrote

Possibly the biggest snowdrop that I've ever seen, though there are some
vigorous G. woronowii in a nearby wood. Leaves 25mm wide with glacous
stripes, a distinct midrib beneath, and plicate margins. Petalmarks
occupying most of the lower half on the inner tepals.

http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/DSCF1018.JPG
http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/DSCF1018.JPG
http://www.stewart.hinsley.me.uk/Images/DSCF1018.JPG

Took a walk around Kew Gardens today and strolled through the rock garden
where I know there are lots of snowdrops. The nearest I could get to those
in your photos was... Galanthus elwesii "Yvonne Hay" .

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