Details
- Flowering Time
- February
- March
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Flowering Height
- 15-20 cm
- Bulb Size
- 6/+ cm
- Colour
- Pinks & Pastels
Chionodoxa Forbesii Pink Giant
M5222
Description
Taller than most Chionodoxa, with stems up to 20cm ‘Pink Giant’ is an impactful spring bloom for the front of the border, containers and rockery planting. The lilac-pink star-shaped flowers are a charming choice for spring pots and garden spaces, forming a delightful, welcome carpet of colour following winter.
Known as ‘Glory of the Snow’ invaluable Chionodoxa flower during February and March, when the weather is still chilly and the garden lacking in colour. The bulbs multiply easily in rich, well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
Grow alongside Muscari, Crocus, Snowdrops and Narcissi for a delightful early spring display.
Care Guide
This low-growing, early spring bulb is a popular choice for naturalising in the rockery or grassland.
Plant 5cm (2”) deep, 5cm (2”) apart. Water well in the growing season.
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