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Chionodoxa forbesii

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Description

Common Name: Glory of the Snow, Chionodoxa forbesii

Chionodoxa forbseii, commonly called glory-of-the-snow, is a bulbous perennial that is among the first bulbs to bloom in the spring, often poking its flowering stalks up through melting snows, hence its common name. Each bulb produces 2-3 narrow, basal leaves and an upright flower stalk (to 6-12” tall) which is topped in very early spring by a loose raceme of 4-10 star-like, upward facing, six-petaled, soft violet-blue flowers with white centers.

Chionodoxa forbseii is very similar in appearance to Chionodoxa luciliae (native to western Turkey). The primary differences are that C. forbseii has slightly smaller flowers with slightly more pointed tepals on taller stems.

Bulbs require well drained soil. Will not perform well if soil holds to much water. Add sand or grit to the bottom of the hole to improve drainage.

Sold as: 10 bulbs

Size: 5.0+ cm

Height: 6.0”

Planting depth: 3.0”

Spacing: 2.0”

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Attributes: Deer Resistant, Early Spring, Bicolour Flower, Multishade Flower, Two-Tone Colour, Hardy

Additional information

Weight 125 g