Scilla forbesii 'Violet Beauty'
glory of the snow bulbs ( syn. Chionodoxa )
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 4/5
Often one of the first of the spring bulbs to appear, it is not unusual to see these gorgeous star-shaped flowers 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. - Garden care: Plant bulbs in bold drifts 8cm (3in) deep in September in naturalistic drifts.
- Harmful if eaten