Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba'

Height: 15 cm

Blooms: March-April

Also known as Russian Snowdrops. Pushkinia is named after an 18th century Russian botanist Mussin-Pushkin.

This white variety of Pushkinia Libanotica is a low-growing plant, closely related to Scilla and Chionodoxa, but flowers earlier. Two to three grass-like leaves grow from the bulb. In between a stem with dense clusters of white star-shaped flowers. A fragile looking plant. But appearances can be deceiving, the charming early bloomer also starts to bloom at temperatures below freezing. Still a little too early for the bees, but they know where to find her as soon as the temperature allows.

Naturalises freely but not invasively from seed. Thrives in moist conditions. A long-flowering plant that feels at home under trees and shrubs but also adds grace to borders or rock gardens.