Early spring flowering bulb, with pink star-like flowers.
Order Code: 72-10
Chionodoxa forbesii Pink Giant
The RHS Award of Garden Merit
Chionadoxa means “Glory of the Snow” in Greek and C. forbesii is native to W Turkey where it grows up to 8000ft, up to the snow line. The form offered here, “Pink Giant” grows to 5” (12.5cm) with short racemes of pink star-shaped flowers with a pale centre, which turn upward and spread to ½ to ¾“ across. The long leaves have channeled surfaces and die back in summer. If planted to naturalise in grass, mowing must be held back until the foliage is finished. They are easy to grow in well drained soil, in grass or under shrubs. They also make a small focal point around the base of a tree but need to be planted so that when in leaf and flower they receive direct light, otherwise they ‘flop’ somewhat.
Planting instructions
Plant 2 “ (5cm) deep in a sunny site in well drained soil where it might be shaded and dry in summer. 2-3 “ (5-7.5cm) apart or 15 per square foot.
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