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Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba'
glory of the snow bulbs (syn. Chionodoxa)
Glowing white star-shaped flowers form in loose clusters amongst the slender foliage in early spring. Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba'...
20 × bulbs
£5.99
£0.30 each
Delivered September
60 × bulbs
£15.00
£0.25 each
Delivered September
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Plant description
Glowing white star-shaped flowers form in loose clusters amongst the slender foliage in early spring. Scilla luciliae (Gigantea Group) 'Alba' is a wonderful addition to pots or windowboxes, and will also flourish in rockeries, gravel gardens or borders. Although it's happiest in a sunny spot, it could also be used to underplant deciduous trees or shrubs, where it will receive all the sun it needs in early spring.
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 luciliae (Gigantea Group) Alba:
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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