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Chionodoxa Luciliae, fondly known as ‘Glory of the Snow’, truly lives up to its name. These charming little bulbs are often among the very first to bloom, sometimes peeking through the last dusting of snow — a hopeful sign that spring is just around the corner.
Producing a carpet of dainty, star-shaped blue flowers, Chionodoxa brings a splash of colour to otherwise sleepy winter borders. Each bloom has a soft white centre, adding a magical sparkle that brightens up even the dullest days. These low-growing gems flower from February into March, lasting a lovely 3–4 weeks.
Chionodoxa thrives in well-drained soil — whether it’s acidic or alkaline — and is perfectly suited for rock gardens, naturalised areas, or beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where they can spread freely and return year after year with very little fuss.
For an extra special spring display, plant alongside Anemone Blanda or Cyclamen Hederifolium — their colours and textures make a wonderfully complementary trio that feels like nature’s own design.
Reliable, resilient and full of charm, ‘Glory of the Snow’ is the perfect way to kick-start the gardening year.
How to plant Chionodoxa
- Find a location with well-drained soil be it Acidic or Alkaline.
- Chionodoxa prefer full sun but will grow in partially-shaded areas also.
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs 6-8cm below the soil surface.
- If planting in Pots, find a container and fill it with good-quality, well-drained soil. Ensure there is adequate draining holes.
- Plant in the Autumn, September through November.
- After planting, water the Chionodoxa well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Chinodoxa will flower early Spring, February to March.
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Chionodoxa Luciliae, fondly known as ‘Glory of the Snow’, truly lives up to its name. These charming little bulbs are often among the very first to bloom, sometimes peeking through the last dusting of snow — a hopeful sign that spring is just around the corner.
Producing a carpet of dainty, star-shaped blue flowers, Chionodoxa brings a splash of colour to otherwise sleepy winter borders. Each bloom has a soft white centre, adding a magical sparkle that brightens up even the dullest days. These low-growing gems flower from February into March, lasting a lovely 3–4 weeks.
Chionodoxa thrives in well-drained soil — whether it’s acidic or alkaline — and is perfectly suited for rock gardens, naturalised areas, or beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where they can spread freely and return year after year with very little fuss.
For an extra special spring display, plant alongside Anemone Blanda or Cyclamen Hederifolium — their colours and textures make a wonderfully complementary trio that feels like nature’s own design.
Reliable, resilient and full of charm, ‘Glory of the Snow’ is the perfect way to kick-start the gardening year.
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Spring Flowering Bulbs are delivered in the Autumn
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Spring Flowering Bulbs are dispatched from September to November.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days during this time. (Unless otherwise stated on the Shipping est.)
Postage cost to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Highlands and Isles) is £4.99.
All out of area postcodes are charged at £9.50.
Orders over £60 qualify for FREE delivery to mainland UK (excluding N.Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Highlands and Isles).
Unfortunately, we are not currently delivering to the EU. See Delivery page.
When your order is due for dispatch, you will receive a tracking email from us to track your parcel.
Your parcel will be sent on a 48 hour tracked service with Yodel.
Returns and Refunds
You have the right to cancel your order at any time before it is dispatched.
All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges.
Planting & Growing Instructions
How to plant Chionodoxa
- Find a location with well-drained soil be it Acidic or Alkaline.
- Chionodoxa prefer full sun but will grow in partially-shaded areas also.
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs 6-8cm below the soil surface.
- If planting in Pots, find a container and fill it with good-quality, well-drained soil. Ensure there is adequate draining holes.
- Plant in the Autumn, September through November.
- After planting, water the Chionodoxa well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Chinodoxa will flower early Spring, February to March.
Care Instructions
How to care for Chionodoxa
- After flowering has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulbs for the future.
- Water as needed during active growth periods.
- By mid summer the leaves may yellow and die back. Foliage may be removed at this point.
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Description
Chionodoxa Luciliae, fondly known as ‘Glory of the Snow’, truly lives up to its name. These charming little bulbs are often among the very first to bloom, sometimes peeking through the last dusting of snow — a hopeful sign that spring is just around the corner.
Producing a carpet of dainty, star-shaped blue flowers, Chionodoxa brings a splash of colour to otherwise sleepy winter borders. Each bloom has a soft white centre, adding a magical sparkle that brightens up even the dullest days. These low-growing gems flower from February into March, lasting a lovely 3–4 weeks.
Chionodoxa thrives in well-drained soil — whether it’s acidic or alkaline — and is perfectly suited for rock gardens, naturalised areas, or beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where they can spread freely and return year after year with very little fuss.
For an extra special spring display, plant alongside Anemone Blanda or Cyclamen Hederifolium — their colours and textures make a wonderfully complementary trio that feels like nature’s own design.
Reliable, resilient and full of charm, ‘Glory of the Snow’ is the perfect way to kick-start the gardening year.
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How to plant Chionodoxa
- Find a location with well-drained soil be it Acidic or Alkaline.
- Chionodoxa prefer full sun but will grow in partially-shaded areas also.
- If planting in the garden, plant the bulbs 6-8cm below the soil surface.
- If planting in Pots, find a container and fill it with good-quality, well-drained soil. Ensure there is adequate draining holes.
- Plant in the Autumn, September through November.
- After planting, water the Chionodoxa well, gently soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs.
- Chinodoxa will flower early Spring, February to March.
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