Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba'
glory of the snow bulbs (syn. Chionodoxa)
Glowing white star-shaped flowers form in loose clusters amongst the slender foliage in early spring. Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba' is a wonderful addition to pots or windowboxes, and will also flourish in rockeries, gravel gardens or borders. Although it's happiest in a sunny spot, it could also be used to underplant deciduous trees or shrubs, where it will receive all the sun it needs in early spring.
How to care for Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) Alba:
Plant bulbs 8-10cm (3-4in) deep and 8-10cm (3-4in) apart in autumn, in clumps or naturalistic drifts where they can remain undisturbed for several years. Deadhead as the flowers fade to prevent self-seeding, or lift and divide congested clusters in summer when fully dormant.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.15m
Eventual spread:
0.15m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Harmful if eaten
20 × bulbs
£5.99
£0.30 each
available to order from summer
Unavailable
60 × bulbs
£15.00
£0.25 each
available to order from summer
Unavailable
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