Galanthus nivalis ‘Cinderella'

A charming small, green-tipped inverse poculiform snowdrop, ‘Cinderella’ was found by Ian Christie growing in woodland near Dundee, Scotland. Originally named Galanthus nivalis ‘Tinkerbell’, the name was changed when it was discovered that ‘Tinkerbell’ was already in use. 

The flowers are particularly distinctive: the outer segments are shaped and marked rather like inner segments, giving the flower its inverse poculiform character, with green colouring extending onto the tips. The plant is relatively small and dainty, with narrow foliage and neat, well-held flowers. A delightful collector’s snowdrop and an excellent example of the subtle variations that can arise within G. nivalis. The RHS accepts ‘Cinderella’ as a cultivar, with G. nivalis ‘Cinderella’ as a synonym. 

Cultivation: Grow in humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in light deciduous shade. Its small stature makes it particularly good for the front of a woodland planting, trough or alpine bed. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.

Flowering: February–March
Hardiness: H5, approximately −15 to −10°C
Height: 10–15cm
Spread: 10cm