Chionodoxa forbesii
Glory of The Snow
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Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Description
Pretty star-shaped flowers for naturalizing and forcing. The gentle radiance of this celestial blue combines beautifully with white and yellow flowers. Gets its name by its impressively early bloom time which in some cases will cause it to pop up through the last drifts of snow of the year!
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Blooming
One of the first plants in the garden to bloom, in early spring, with six-pointed blossoms. The colors they come in include blue, white, or pink.
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Growth
Small, bulbous perennials. Chionodoxa does best with full sun. Grow Chionodoxa in a rock garden or raised bed.
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Planting
As soon as ripe, sow seeds in a cold frame in containers. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Self-seeds freely. Plant the bulbs in well-drained soil in the fall. The bulbs should be 3 inches deep and 3 inches apart from each other.
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Pest
Uncommon.
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Interesting facts
Native to the mountainsides and forsest of Crete, Cyprus, and western Turkey, Chionodoxa bloom in their native habitat as the snow melts.
Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii) - Soil and irrigation
In climates that are hot and dry, plants may need moderate amounts of moisture during the dormant summer. Does best in well-drained soils.
