Glory of the Snow White
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Glory of the Snow White (Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba White') 15 pack, is an incredibly brilliant white little spring ephemeral that appears to relieve you from the winter doldrums! So early, sometimes, that it appears to be growing through the snow and frost!
Alba features glistening white blossoms, as if made from the snow itself, that star-shaped clusters of mildly fragrant blooms with tiny yellow centers. Appearing above clumps of Crocus-like spiky green foliage
Fragrant and only growing about 6-inches tall, these darling clumps of bulbs are welcome additions to your garden, planter or forced for early spring indoor décor! See our Garden Blog for more info on caring for Spring Flowering Bulbs!
Planting and Application:
These darling white stars are perfect low-growing edging and clumping perennials that kick off the growing season with style! Add groupings of these little bulbs throughout rock gardens, perennial and cottage borders or along paths!
Add Glory to the Snow White to pots and container gardens in cold-protected areas or force them indoors for winter décor! These little darlings slowly colonize areas and are great to include in your lawn or naturalized areas for spring color among your sleeping lawn that multiplies slowly on its own!
- Snowy White Star-Shaped Blossoms
- Clump-Forming Grassy Green Foliage
- Early Spring Flowering
- Versatile Garden & Landscape Use
- Indoor/Outdoor Container Décor
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Growing zones 3 to 8 can leave Chionodoxa bulbs in the ground, or even in a large planter. This is possible because Chionodoxa bulbs require several weeks of 'chill hours' before they will sprout.
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Cannot Tolerate Soggy Conditions
- Cold-Hardy Perennial Bulb
- Moderate Moisture
Get started now with fall-planted bulbs from NatureHIlls.com today, for early spring color next spring! Buy the Glory of the Snow White (Chionodoxa) and we’ll ship them at the perfect time for planting in your growing zone!
Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | - | 19.99 | 19.99 |
| 20 | - | 49.99 | 21.99 |
| 50 | - | 69.99 | 24.99 |
| 70 | - | 99.99 | 29.99 |
| 100 | - | 129.99 | 34.99 |
| 130 | - | 149.99 | 41.99 |
| 150 | - | 150+ | Approx 27% |
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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS
Growing Zones 3-8
| Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba White' |
| Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 5 - 6 Inches |
| Mature Spread | 3 - 6 feet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well Drained Soil |
| Moisture | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
| Pruning Time | After Foliage Yellows |