Scilla 'Blue Giant' (Chionodoxa)

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

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Blue Giant, often admired for its blue and white colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising.

Delightfully early and wonderfully natural in spirit, Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant' (now placed within Scilla) brings a crisp drift of starry blue blooms, each finished with a neat white eye. It sits prettily above fresh green foliage, lighting up borders, gravel gardens and the edges of lawns just as winter begins to loosen its hold.

Plant in autumn and allow it to settle in quietly; in the right place it will look increasingly at home year after year. Particularly charming threaded through meadow grass, beneath shrubs, or in containers near the doorstep where those first flowers are best appreciated.

  • Colour: blue with white centres
  • Style: star-shaped flowers, naturally elegant in informal plantings
  • Best for: naturalising in lawns & meadow grass, gravel and rock gardens, underplanting shrubs and roses
  • Pollinator friendly: yes
Botanical name Chionodoxa forbesii 'Blue Giant'
Flower colour Blue and white
Bulb size 5/6cm
Established height 15cm
Established spread 10–15cm
Plant spacing 8–10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position Borders, under shrubs, lawns & meadow grass, gravel gardens
Suitable for Naturalising, Lawns & meadow grass, Gravel gardens, Rock gardens, Containers, Underplanting shrubs and roses
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Scilla 'Blue Giant' (Chionodoxa) needs full-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

Scilla 'Blue Giant' (Chionodoxa) - Harding & Bloom

Scilla 'Blue Giant' (Chionodoxa)

£4.29

£4.29

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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

David P

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!

Eleanor R

Somerset