Chiondoxa bulbs and flowers

Chionodoxa (Glory-of-the-snow) are a small group of bulbs used widely in the rock garden as well as in clumps in the garden border. Spring flowering they are an early bulb and with attractive blue or pink flowers add color early in the season. Available to buy online they are best planted in autumn.

Originally from the mountain areas of Western Turkey and nearby areas Chiondoxa do not like really hot weather so protection from hot summers can be given by planting them within the dripline of deciduous trees, or in dappled shade. A woodland area is a good setting.

Propagation is by division or by growing from seeds, established clumps will self seed in the right conditions.

ChionodoxaSpecies include:

The well known Chionodoxa luciliae (chiondoxa gigantea) is the largest species reaching around 14cm. C. sardensis is the smallest with a basal rossete of leaves and beautiful darker blue flowers with a touch of white in the throat. Chionodoxa forbesii is another worthwhile species. The pink flowering 'pink giant' is worth seeking as is the rare Chionodoxa siehei which may be the same as Chionodoxa tmoli

Chiondoxa Bulbs are available for sale from the following nurseries

BROADLEIGH GARDENS
Bishops Hull Taunton TA4 1AE - Phone: 01823 286231 Fax:01823 323646
Includes: Chionodoxa forbesii (luciliae), Chionodoxa forbesii pink giant, Chionodoxa luciliae (gigantea) and Chionodoxa sardensis. Mail order bulb specialists Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, Iris, Colchicum, Lilium, Scilla and many more.......