Chionodoxa 'Pink Giant' (Pink Giant Glory-of-the-Snow)
Michael's Opinion
A plant that freely colonizes suitable areas forming large clumps of early spring flowers.
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Chionodoxa |
| Cultivar | 'Pink Giant' |
| Synonyms | Chionodoxa gigantea 'Pink Giant', C. forbesii 'Pink Giant', C. luciliae 'Pink Giant' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Origin | Chionodoxa comes from the Greek word chion, meaning snow and doxa which means glory, referring to the wildflowers that bloom in the melting snow. This cultivar is often attributed to both C. forbesii and C. luciliae, and is a hybrid of unknown origin. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 - 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -37 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -35 - 20 |
| Height | 15 - 23 cm |
| Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A bulbous perennial with narrow basal leaves, usually appearing in pairs, and 6-10 dull pink flowers on each stem. |
| Landscape | Beautiful in mass plantings, or if naturalized under trees or shrubs. |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets and self seeding. |
| Cultivation | Grows in damp, fertile soil with full sun exposure and little shade. |
| Pests | Nematodes may be a nuisance. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | 2-3 basal leaves that are simple and narrow. |
| Flower Description | Among the first to bloom in spring, flowers appear in groups of 6-10 on each stem, with six dull pink petals with white centres. |
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