Glory of the Snow 'Alba', Chionodoxa gigantea 'Alba', Chionodoxa luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba'
One of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Alba’ (Glory of the Snow) is a bulbous perennial boasting loose one-sided racemes of up to 8 upward-facing, large pure white flowers. Blooming in very early spring, the charming blossoms are borne atop the foliage of 2-3 narrow, semi-erect, basal leaves. A great naturalizer, ‘Alba’ adds several weeks of color and beauty to the garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Chionodoxa |
Common names | Glory of the Snow |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Chionodoxa |
Common names | Glory of the Snow |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 2" (5cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Alba’ (Glory of the Snow) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Alba’ (Glory of the Snow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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