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Garden Express :: Bulbs - Spring Flowering :: Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)

Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)

Chionodoxa gets the name 'Glory of the Snow' from its tendancy to flower in the melting snows in its native Asia Minor. It is a dainty star-like flowers don't require snow to look great either in the garden or in a pot. Chionodoxa is easy to grow and as it is dormant in summer it copes with dry periods.

Chionodoxa Planting and Growing Guide....

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Chionodoxa Luciliae
Code: CHILUC

Chionodoxa luciliae

Also know as 'Glory of the Snow'. Looks great planted around perennials and will provide useful ground cover and colour before the perennials start to grow in spring. Soft violet blue flowers with small white centres. Easy to grow.

5 bulbs for $10.30
10 bulbs for $18.50
20 bulbs for $29.70

Seasonal status:

Available Jan-May unless sold out

Price: $10.30

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Chionodoxa Pink Giant
Code: CHIPGI

Chionodoxa luciliae 'Gigantea'

Also know as 'Glory of the Snow'. Looks great planted around perennials and will provide useful ground cover and colour before the perennials start to grow in spring. A large pink form growing 20cm high. Easy to grow.

5 bulbs for $10.30
10 bulbs for $18.50
20 bulbs for $29.70

Seasonal status:

Available Jan-May unless sold out

Price: $10.30

Chionodoxa Planting and Growing Guide

Common names: Chionodoxa, Glory of the Snow

Botanical name: Chionodoxa luciliae, Chionodoxa forbesii

Family name: Liliaceae

Plant type: Bulb

Size: 5-8cm high x 12-20cm wide.

Planting time: Autumn

Planting width: 10cm

Depth: 5-10cm (best planted at deeper depth in warmer climates).

Flowering: Spring

Positioning: Prefers a full sun position in cooler climates; partly shaded in warmer areas.

General information: Chionodoxa look great planted around perennials and will provide useful ground cover and colour before the perennials start to grow in Spring. Very easy to grow.

Watering: Grows through the wetter months so usually does not need any extra water.

Fertilising: Use a general purpose fertiliser in late winter early spring if required but not usually necessary.

Soil: Adaptable to most soils. Mulch well in summer as likes a cooler climate.

Lifting & storage: Can be left undisturbed as it will increase to create ground cover effect.

Pests: Fairly pest resistant.

Tips: This plant can be allowed to naturalise in lawns as it stays very small. Will naturalise and spread easily.

Preferred climate zones: Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid

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