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.
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- Supplied by a specialist partner nursery
Garden use
Use
Growth
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 |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Chionodoxa forbesii |
|---|---|
| Genus | Chionodoxa |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names | NL: sneeuwroem |
| Synonyms | Chionodoxa luciliae |
