Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' — Clump forming

Overview

Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Galanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with green, grey, silver foliage. Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' 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 'Roger Bannister' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Galanthus, it features linear or strap-like green foliage and solitary, nodding white blooms with green markings on the inner tepals. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a range of garden settings such as rock gardens, borders, and underplanting, offering interest in both winter and spring seasons.

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 'Roger Bannister' 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 'Roger Bannister'

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Galanthus 'Roger Bannister'?

Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' need?

Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' 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 'Roger Bannister' hardy in the UK?

Galanthus 'Roger Bannister' 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 'Roger Bannister'?

Seed, Division.

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