Galanthus nivalis - double Snowdrop

That's a lovely close up Janey .. I've been having a closer look at mine this morning after seeing that programme where some snowdrop bulbs are worth £ 200 each .. .. did you see it ?

Gorgeous, I love the green striped effect.

Thanks Amy and Gee....yes I did Amy...with James Wong......ooh I wonder how much this is worth...Lol!

How absolutely beautiful particularly when you take into account that it's just white and green :))

It must be worth more Janey , yours has more petals ..LOL...

stunning janey. great close shot ;o))

beautiful Janey

What a lovely snowdrop...

its so unusal

That is a real beauty!

WOW thats stunning.

Its gorgeous Janey but I'm intrigued as to how you got the photo. Were you lying down, lol. I would love some Sam Arnott snowdrops but they are quite expensive, about £2 each but grow to about 8 inches high

Great close up Janey.
I didn't see the programme Amy but do remember looking on e-bay last year for snowdrops in the green and seeing some on there going for over £100 each loads of bidders, not me thats for sure,lol.

Hi Kathy, maybe that's what we should do ... buy some expensive snowdrops, naturalise them and eventually sell them on Ebay ;-)

Hi Kathy, maybe that's what we should do ... buy some expensive snowdrops, naturalise them and eventually sell them on Ebay ;-)

That is stunning, what a picture Janey.

I did see Countryfile at the weekend during which they visited a country estate in Scotland - the woman was telling them that they'd been in financial trouble and, having realised how much Snowdrop bulbs could be sold for, had decided to allow their woodland to become completely full of them (they already had loads that had naturalised over the years). They'd had support from the local government on the understanding that the public would be allowed in to see the wood etc., and the council had even installed the most amazing light show in amongst the trees and arranged night-time walks. The owners were now making enough to support their entire estate just from selling the bulbs!

Thanks everyone....it is lovely isn't it? Normally you don't see the underside, and like Twiggy says...just white and green...a little beauty!
Yes I think that was the prog Twiggy........she showed the snowdrop that had the little face on it?
Dawn....they're in a pot....so easy peasyI just lifted it up...Lol! Will have to get them planted soon...and I'll take extra care of this one...:o) Oh...and my baby Viburnam is in flower!!!....:o)

This is very pretty, Janey !

wow Janey.this is a stunner.great close up

Thanks Tt and Deida...:o)

What a fantastic shot.

Thanks Tog....there has been such a lot of talk about the value of unusual snowdrops lately...but these are very common....:o( I thought maybe my ship had come in...lol!

I wouldn't tell many people this but I paid £5 for one ---yes one just a couple of weeks ago! Well it was for a good cause .

Goodness Val......was it similar to this one? Now what good cause was it for...your garden..Lol!!
It is lovely Homebird and still out.........

Yes Janey, it is very similiar to yours and you are so right the good cause was my garden ............. and the NGS ! ;o))

This flower is fabulous !

Lol Val!

Thanks Mike...I'm going to take great care of this one....:o)

Fab! I love snowdrops. Love all the chat about it too.
200 for snowdrops!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a bit like the story of Tulips long ago. It ran it course.

Thats true Angie......a true black tulip....I remember a story where the tulip bulb was mistaken for an onion and sliced and cooked...imagine that!

This is beautiful, I adore snowdrops, and have quite a few different types but nothing as beautiful as this one

Glad you liked it Rossiegardner.....I remember it being in a pot of singles, just this frilly double, and after you commented, I found them peeping through the soil in the garden...thanks...:o))