Chionodoxa Pink Giant - Glory of the Snow - ORG

Chionodoxa Pink Giant is the soft pink sister of the blue ‘glory of the snow’ that you may already be familiar with. The same lovely little flower, the same early flowering, the same exuberant naturalisation – but in a warm, rosy hue that evokes a warm, gentle feeling under the first spring sun. The name ‘glory of the snow’ refers to its ability to flower even before winter is truly over.

A flower with historical roots

Chionodoxa forbesii is native to the mountains of Asia Minor and the Aegean Islands. In Europe, it quickly became popular as a naturalised plant on country estates and country houses, where it was able to spread undisturbed for generations. You can still find it in those old spots – usually in blue, but the pink variety is just as at home there. Give it a try, and in ten years’ time it will still be there, more beautiful than ever.

Planting and combining

Plant the bulbs in autumn, 5–8 cm deep, in full sun or partial shade, in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. It looks best when planted in groups – scatter the bulbs loosely for a natural effect. Combine the Pink Giant with the blue Blue Giant or with white Chionodoxa Alba for a pastel-coloured, early-flowering carpet. Also lovely as underplanting for early tulips. Organically grown, certified NL-BIO-01.