Scilla 'Blue Giant'
glory of the snow bulbs (syn. Chionodoxa forbesii Blue Giant)
Larger than average, white-eyed, blue flowers form in loose spikes in early spring. Versatile and easy to grow, they're ideal for...
20 × bulbs
£9.99
£0.50 each
available to order from summer
60 × bulbs
£29.00
£0.48 each
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Plant description
Larger than average, white-eyed, blue flowers form in loose spikes in early spring. Versatile and easy to grow, they're ideal for a sunny rock garden, alpine bed or border where a vibrant shot of early colour is called for.
Suitable for naturalising, Scilla 'Blue Giant' can be kept in the ground where they will gradually form generous swathes.
Suitable for naturalising, Scilla 'Blue Giant' can be kept in the ground where they will gradually form generous swathes.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Scilla Blue Giant:
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.
Please note:
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
Warning
Harmful if eaten
GOES WELL WITH
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