Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' — Clump forming

Overview

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, rock garden, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, garden edging, underplanting of roses and shrubs and flower borders and beds.

About

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Galanthus, it features nodding, solitary blooms with white tepals, often marked with green, and linear foliage in shades of green, grey, or silver. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, and is hardy to UK zone H5. It is suitable for various garden settings including rock gardens, borders, and underplanting, offering seasonal interest in winter and spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Galanthus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Green, Grey, Silver
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman'

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Narcissus bulb fly
Disease resistance: Snowdrop grey mould

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman'?

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' need?

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' hardy in the UK?

Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Galanthus 'Ellie Boardman'?

Seed, Division.

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