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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.04m
max. spread |
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0.1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Chionodoxa forbesii
Other names: Glory of the snow, Chionodoxa siehei
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Genus: Chionodoxa
Species: C. forbesii - C. forbesii is a low-growing bulbous perennial with upright strap-shaped leaves and purple-blue star-shaped flowers with white centres in spring.
Chionodoxa forbesii is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue, Purple, White in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring
Habit: Clump-forming
Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory of the snow) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.04m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in well drained soil, 8cm deep, in autumn. Mulch with leaf mould or well rotted compost in autumn.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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