Galanthus plicatus ‘Graham Shipham’

'Graham Shipham has double green markings on the outer segment, to both the top and bottom (unlike the many 'Trym' variants which have only one). It also stands taller (8-10") and the flower is generally larger than the other plicatus selections. The outer petals also turn upwards at the lower ends, adding to its attraction and charm. Unfortunately, the variety is considered slow-growing.

Rob Marshall spotted this most delightful plicatus - amongst a population of more usual, regular, plicatus snowdrops - in the northeast Norfolk coastal area in 2006. This selection is named for a gardening friend, the late Graham Shipham who, although he liked snowdrops, had a greater passion for Camelias and Clematis.