Glory of the Snow 'Violet Beauty', Chionodoxa luciliae 'Violet Beauty', Chionodoxa 'Violet Beauty', Squill 'Violet Beauty', Scilla 'Violet Beauty'
One of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, Chionodoxa forbesii ‘Violet Beauty’ (Glory of the Snow) is a bulbous perennial boasting loose one-sided racemes of up to 5 star-like, upward facing, six-petaled pink-violet flowers with a blush pink-white eye. Blooming in very early spring, the charming blossoms are borne atop the foliage of 2-3 narrow, semi-erect, basal leaves. A great naturalizer, ‘Violet Beauty’ adds several weeks of color and beauty to the garden.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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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 | Scilla, Chionodoxa |
Common names | Glory of the Snow |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
Spread | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
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 | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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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 | Scilla, Chionodoxa |
Common names | Glory of the Snow |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 4" - 10" (10cm - 25cm) |
Spread | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
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 | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Chionodoxa forbesii ‘Violet Beauty’ (Glory of the Snow) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Chionodoxa forbesii ‘Violet Beauty’ (Glory of the Snow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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