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 these gorgeous star-shaped flowers poking...
30 × bulbs
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£4.99
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Plant description
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.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for Scilla forbesii Violet Beauty:
Plant bulbs in bold drifts 8cm (3in) deep in September in naturalistic drifts.
Warning
Harmful if eaten
GOES WELL WITH
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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