{"product_id":"chionodoxa-rosea-glory-of-the-snow","title":"Chionodoxa rosea - Glory of the Snow","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Spring-flowering bulb produces star-like pale pink blooms early in the season. Hardy throughout the UK down to -20°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKnown as Glory of the Snow, this bulb produces gorgeous, star-shaped pale pink flowers in early spring. The flowers bloom on top of a taller stem, opening into wide, six-pointed stars and crowning a clump of bright green foliage. Growing in a compact habit, this bulb is ideal for borders, containers or planting on the edges of woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 26.4184%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 48.5816%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerennial bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact, clump-forming growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nFlowers in early spring, foliage spring\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eScilla forbesii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosea' (Forbes' squill, cultivar: rosy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eChionodoxa rosea,\u003c\/em\u003e Glory of the Snow, Forbes' Squill\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to Eastern Europe, from Crete to Turkey and the Caucasus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning is required for this plant; letting it die back naturally will be best for the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAttractive to early pollinators, especially bees, providing valuable forage when flowers are scarce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in full sun or partial shade. It’s perfect for planting in rockeries, under trees, or in grassy areas where it can naturalise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese flowers need plenty of moisture while they are growing, and then are fine with drier soil once they have died back. In the UK, they will probably not need any extra watering unless they are under shelter or there is unseasonably dry weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers light, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring as growth begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is mildly toxic when eaten. Avoid planting in areas frequented by curious pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor the best display, plant in clusters or drifts of at least 15 bulbs. This variety is perfect for interplanting with other early spring flowers, such as crocuses and snowdrops, to create layers of seasonal interest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":55079700889981,"sku":"9179601826371","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/chionodoxa-rosea-glory-of-the-snow-232500.jpg?v=1736459865","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/chionodoxa-rosea-glory-of-the-snow","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}