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Scilla forbesii 'Violet Beauty'
glory of the snow bulbs ( syn. Chionodoxa )
Often one of the first of the spring bulbs to appear, it is not unusual to see the gorgeous star-shaped flowers...
10 × bulbs
£4.99
£0.50 each
Delivered September
30 × bulbs
£12.00
£0.40 each
Delivered September
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Plant description
Often one of the first of the spring bulbs to appear, it is not unusual to see the gorgeous star-shaped flowers of Scilla forbesii 'Violet Beauty' poking their heads just above a covering of snow. They're easy and undemanding, and if left in the ground, they will gradually spread to form a good-sized clump. They're also small enough for windowboxes or pots, and on a crisp day in late winter or early spring, the sight of them will give you a taste of things to come.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Scilla forbesii Violet Beauty:
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
Simple but stylish protection
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