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Chionodoxa

'Pink Giant'


Pink Giant Glory-of-the-Snow




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.
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A plant that freely colonizes suitable areas forming large clumps of early spring flowers.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Cultivar
'Pink Giant'
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
Synonyms
Chionodoxa gigantea 'Pink Giant', C. forbesii 'Pink Giant', C. luciliae 'Pink Giant'
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1 - 8
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-37 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-35 - 20
Height
15 - 23 cm
Spread
7 - 15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
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.
Cultivation
Grows in damp, fertile soil with full sun exposure and little shade.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Nematodes may be a nuisance.
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.
Notable Specimens
The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Bulb offsets and self seeding.
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