glory of the snow

The glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) should be watered lightly and consistently. In general, they only need to be watered once a week, and be sure to provide about an inch of water. During the hot summer months, the frequency of watering may increase to twice per week. To figure out how much water to provide, stick your finger into the soil and if it’s still wet from the last watering then you should wait a few more days before watering again. Over-watering is not recommended as the glory of the snow is susceptible to root rot.

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) requires full sun in early spring when first emerging but can tolerate light shade at other times of the year. During its blooming period from late winter to early spring, the plant needs full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day for optimal flowering. When the buds and blooms have faded, the plant requires partial shade to protect it from direct sunlight, as this could cause its foliage to become too hot. If you are planning to plant this species in your garden, try to position it where it will benefit from direct sunlight in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon.

Glory Of The Snow (Chionodoxa luciliae) should be pruned after it has gone through its initial flowering period, usually in late-spring or early summer. Pruning should involve cutting off the faded flowering stems as close to the ground as possible, cutting back to the ground any overlong or damaged stems, and thinning any overcrowded stems. This will help keep the plants healthy and boost vigor. Additionally, deadheading spent flowers can also help encourage further flowering and keep the Glory Of The Snow looking neat and tidy.