Chionodoxa forbesii
- Bulbous plant
- 10-20 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Very hardy
- For a sunny position
Glory-of-the-snow, blue with a small white center. Early flowering, March-April. Height 10 cm. Suitable for naturalizing.
Garden use
Planting and use
Pots and small gardens
Dry or sunny locations
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 20 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | February - March |
| Flower colour | blue |
| Growth habit | tuft |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun |
|---|---|
| Soil moisture | dry, average, moist |
| Soil texture | pervious, light, normal |
| Humus | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Chionodoxa forbesii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Chionodoxa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
