Chionodoxa Alba

Glory of the Snow

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Naturalizes Readily
Glory of the Snow. Snow white stars on narrow foliage. Chionodoxa gigantea alba will have 6 to 10 buds per stem. 15 bulbs per bag. Bulb size 5+cm.

Code BCHAL

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species gigantea

Height Short 8"

Spacing Plant 4" apart

Bloom Time Early Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 5-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 15

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank

Chionodoxa General Information

A great choice for the rock garden, also easily naturalized in clumps and drifts. One of the earliest bulbs to bloom in spring.

Chionodoxa Plant Care

Plant 4" apart and 3" deep.

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Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
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  • Early November through mid December