> However, I grow Galanthus reginae-olgae in a pot in the greenhouse, >because it is likely to be tender outdoors in the ground. Jim Shields Dear Jim; I live in a harsher climate than you and have grown G. reginae-olgae in the ground for years where it is one of the more reliable species. I think my problem with snowdrops is our droughty conditions, but reginae-olgae comes from summer dry climates and holds up very well. It is certainly hardy enough. I am more fond of fall blooming 'spring bulbs' because they appear when there is not so much going on. In spring lots of bulbs vie for attention, but in fall reginae-olgae is THE STAR of the snowdrop world (as it were). There is spring blooming (var vernalis) form of this species, but to me what's the point unless you are obsessed with snowdrops. It could happen, but not in my climate. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +