Chionodoxa 'Violet Beauty' (Forbes' squill)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

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Violet Beauty, often admired for its violet-purple flowers with pale/white centres colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising.

Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Violet Beauty’ is a most refined little bulb for early spring, sending up neat green leaves followed by starry, pale violet flowers, each softly brightened by a lighter centre. It is particularly lovely naturalised through grass, tucked into gravel, or threaded at the front of borders where its colour reads as a gentle wash rather than a shout.

  • Colour: Violet-purple flowers with pale/white centres
  • Flowering: March–April
  • Height: 15cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming; ideal for naturalising
  • Best placed: Borders, rockeries, gravel gardens, lawns (naturalising), under shrubs

Plant in autumn and allow it time to settle; within a couple of seasons it will look increasingly assured, returning faithfully and pairing beautifully with early crocus, miniature narcissus and the first primroses.

Botanical name Chionodoxa luciliae 'Violet Beauty'
Flower colour Violet-purple flowers with pale/white centres
Bulb size 5/6
Established height 15cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 8-10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2-3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, rockeries, gravel gardens, lawns (naturalising), under shrubs
Suitable for Naturalising, Lawns & meadows, Rock gardens, Gravel gardens, Containers, Underplanting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Well-drained
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Chionodoxa 'Violet Beauty' (Forbes' squill) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 8-10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Naturalising

Chionodoxa 'Violet Beauty' (Forbes' squill) - Harding & Bloom

Chionodoxa 'Violet Beauty' (Forbes' squill)

£8.09

£8.09

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

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Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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