Product description
Chionodoxa Luciliae flowers multiple blooms, usually 3-12 blooms per stem, six-petalled flowerheads with lovely hues of light blue and purple, deeper towards the exterior, fading to a pale white in the centre. Towards the base of the plant is narrow, strap-like foliage of green colours.
Lovely pink hues, Chionodoxa Pink Giant is a perfect spring bloom for garden areas, open woodland gardens, rock gardens and fields. One of the prettiest pink spring blooms, Glory of the Snow can be forced indoors in pots or containers. Plant this dwarf flower at the front of beds or borders for blankets of bright blooms and use in cut flower arrangements.
Chionodoxa are also well-known as Glory of the Snow due to their inclination to bloom in the early spring season and they are some of the earliest blooms. Relatively short, Chionodoxa are a dwarf species that have star or saucer-shaped flowers with coloured blooms of some of the bluest blues, white and rose pinks.
Chionodoxa prefer to be planted in full sun to partially sunny areas in well-drained, fertile soils. Most varieties should be planted at depths of around 7-8cm with an approximately equal distance of 7-8 between plants.
After blooming, allow the foliage of the Chionodoxa to die back on its own, this is part of the cycle of storing energy in the bulb for the following season. Chionodoxa are inclined to naturalise areas and left alone with multiple over the years. Great for naturalising, Chionodoxa also do well in pots and containers or at the front of borders or beds where their blooms can be most appreciated.
Glory of the Snow
Chionodoxa luciliae
Chionodoxa luciliae
Product description
Chionodoxa Luciliae flowers multiple blooms, usually 3-12 blooms per stem, six-petalled flowerheads with lovely hues of light blue and purple, deeper towards the exterior, fading to a pale white in the centre. Towards the base of the plant is narrow, strap-like foliage of green colours.
Lovely pink hues, Chionodoxa Pink Giant is a perfect spring bloom for garden areas, open woodland gardens, rock gardens and fields. One of the prettiest pink spring blooms, Glory of the Snow can be forced indoors in pots or containers. Plant this dwarf flower at the front of beds or borders for blankets of bright blooms and use in cut flower arrangements.
Chionodoxa are also well-known as Glory of the Snow due to their inclination to bloom in the early spring season and they are some of the earliest blooms. Relatively short, Chionodoxa are a dwarf species that have star or saucer-shaped flowers with coloured blooms of some of the bluest blues, white and rose pinks.
Chionodoxa prefer to be planted in full sun to partially sunny areas in well-drained, fertile soils. Most varieties should be planted at depths of around 7-8cm with an approximately equal distance of 7-8 between plants.
After blooming, allow the foliage of the Chionodoxa to die back on its own, this is part of the cycle of storing energy in the bulb for the following season. Chionodoxa are inclined to naturalise areas and left alone with multiple over the years. Great for naturalising, Chionodoxa also do well in pots and containers or at the front of borders or beds where their blooms can be most appreciated.
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Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and flowering times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
When the foliage starts to yellow and die back at the end of the season, resist the urge to prune it. Allowing the plant to die back naturally enhances its energy levels, resulting in a wonderful display of flowers the following year.
How to Water
Water thoroughly when planting. After this, chionodoxas planted in the ground should only need to be watered during dry spells. Bulbs grown in pots and containers will need watering more regularly to prevent the soil from drying out.
How to Plant
In autumn, choose a sunny spot in well-draining soil and use a bulb planter or trowel to dig holes 5-10cm apart. Place one bulb in each hole around twice the depth of the bulb’s height. Ensure the pointed end faces upwards then backfill the hole with soil, firm down, and water in well.
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