Chionodoxa

• Chionodoxa or Glory of the snow are hardy, early flowering bulbs to plant before the end of August.The bulbs appreciate a bit of warmth to get going.
• Chionodoxa grow 6-8″ high and thrive in ordinary soil .
• Plant 2-3″ deep in rockeries or borders.
• Alternatively plant closely in a pot of loam. Keep in a cold frame until growth is visible the take into a greenhouse or windowsill for a good display of bright blue flowers.
• Water regularly after the emerging of foliage until the leaves die.

For the specialist there are a dozen different varieties to investigate and grow. Potentially the basis of a fine collection. See more detail and a list of species here

Chionodoxa need water in the spring so if the ground is dry