Species glory of the snow
white flowers with white center, white filaments and yellow anthers, and green leaves

glory of the snow

Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba'

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba') is an amazing spring-flowering bulb with beautiful, delicate white petals. It prefers a well-drained, sunny spot with moist soil and blooms in early spring, covering the ground with pure white flowers. It is small but resilient and low-maintenance, making it a great plant for naturalizing in the garden and rockeries. Its beautiful white flowers bring a feeling of serenity and joy, while its brightness can light up any garden!

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba') should be watered twice a week, using approximately 1 cup of water for each watering. Watering should take place in the morning so the plants can dry off during the day. It is important to avoid over-watering this plant, as it can cause rot and other diseases. Let the top 2-3 inches of soil dry out between watering. During the summer months, the plants may need to be watered more frequently, due to increased evaporation.

sunlight

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba') does best with full sun for at least 4 hours per day. Ideally, they should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably in the morning when the light is most intense. They can tolerate some shade and should be protected from the strongest afternoon sun.

pruning

Glory of the snow (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba') should be pruned in early spring of each year, after the chance of frost has passed. Pruning of these plants is necessary in order to promote healthy and vigorous growth. Pruning of these plants should involve removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches and stems, as well as any overcrowded shoots. To control the plants size, any stems that make up the bulk of the plant can be cut back by 1/3. This process should be kept up every year to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

The Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba' typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually in March or April.

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