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Family description Chionodoxa.

These are small bulbous plants originally from the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Ideal for rockeries and small borders, tubs and planters where they can be seen easily. Although Chionodoxa looks extremely delicate they are quite hardy. The flower stalk has many starry flowers, usually blue or blue and white, but can be obtained in pure white or pink. Use them for naturalizing in the rockery or under deciduous bushes, for a splash of colour in early spring.

General care.

Plant the bulbs in the autumn as soon as possible after purchase, and top dress annually with compost or manure. Easy!

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Chionodoxa forbesii.

Typical of the genus with narrow leaves approx. 25cm long with stems of starry flowers in early spring. Naturalises well if left undisturbed.

Display characteristics for Chionodoxa forbesii.

• Plant type: Monocotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit:
• Type: Bulb.
• Height: 0.20 mtr.
• Spread: 0.25 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife:
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Open ground. Border. Container. Basket. Rockery.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: None
• Winter water requirements: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -4 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Medium
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Low
• Waterlogging tolerance: Low
• Toxicity-Edibility: Unknown
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Undefined
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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