Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'

Giant Glory of The Snow

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Common Name: 

Giant Glory of The Snow

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

Maximum width: 

10 cm

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - Description

A special selection of Glory of the Snow with giant sky blue flowers surrounding a pure white center. The pretty star-shaped flowers are perfect for naturalizing and forcing. 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!

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - 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.

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - Growth

Small, bulbous perennials. Chionodoxa does best with full sun. Grow Chionodoxa in a rock garden or raised bed.

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - 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.

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - Pest

Uncommon.

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - Interesting facts

Native to the mountainsides and forsest of Crete, Cyprus, and western Turkey, Chionodoxa bloom in their native habitat as the snow melts.

Giant Glory of The Snow (Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant') - 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.

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