Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba' (Glory of the Snow 'Alba')
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Beginner
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0.04m
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0.1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba'
Other names: Glory of the Snow 'Alba'
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Genus: Chionodoxa
Variety or cultivar: 'Alba' _ 'Alba' is a low-growing bulbous perennial with upright, strap-shaped leaves and white star-shaped flowers in early spring.
Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring
Habit: Clump-forming
Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba' (Glory of the Snow 'Alba') 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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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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