Overview
Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' 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 elwesii 'Cinderdine' is a cultivar of the greater snowdrop, a small bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. Like others in the Galanthus genus, it forms clumps of linear foliage in shades of green, grey, or silver and produces solitary, nodding white flowers with characteristic green markings on the inner tepals. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including rock gardens, borders, and underplanting. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and flowers 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 elwesii 'Cinderdine' 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 elwesii 'Cinderdine'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Narcissus bulb fly
- Disease resistance
- Snowdrop grey mould
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine'?
Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' need?
Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' 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 elwesii 'Cinderdine' hardy in the UK?
Galanthus elwesii 'Cinderdine' 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 elwesii 'Cinderdine'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Galanthus genus
- Galanthussnowdrop
- Galanthus alpinus var. alpinusCaucasian snowdrop
- Galanthus elwesii 'Byrkley'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Cross Eyes'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Kencot Kali'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Mount Everest'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Snow Fox'
- Galanthus elwesii 'Streets Ahead'