Chionodoxa luciliae 'Violet Beauty' plant © copyright  

Chionodoxa luciliae 'Violet Beauty'

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10-20 cm high
  • Blue flowers
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position
Glory-of-the-snow, violet pink. Early flowering, March-April. Height 10 cm. Suitable for naturalizing.

Garden use

Planting and use

Below hedge Border Wild garden Small groups Large groups

Pots and small gardens

Along path Small garden Planters

Dry or sunny locations

Crevice garden Slope Gravel garden Rockgarden Dry bed

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour violetblue
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate fast
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Soil moisture dry, average, moist
Soil texture pervious, light, normal
Humus normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Chionodoxa luciliae 'Violet Beauty'
Genus Chionodoxa
Family Liliaceae