• Potted Sisyrinchium Snowbells on a wooden surface with scissors nearby, blurred greenery in the background
  • Small white Sysirinchium flower with green leaves in a pot
  • Close-up of Sisyrinchium Snowbells plants with small white flowers in a natural setting
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Sisyrinchium Snow Bells

Sisyrinchium Snow Bells

White blue-eyed grass

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Sisyrinchium 'Snow Bells' is a charming evergreen perennial that produces masses of delicate white star-shaped flowers with soft yellow centres above neat clumps of fine, grass-like foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, this compact plant brings brightness and texture to borders, rock gardens, pathways and container displays.

Despite its delicate appearance, Snow Bells is a tough and reliable performer that thrives in a wide range of garden conditions. Its tidy habit and long flowering season make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance perennial that provides colour without overwhelming neighbouring plants.

Why You'll Love Sisyrinchium Snow Bells

  • Masses of crisp white star-shaped flowers
  • Long flowering season through spring and summer
  • Compact and tidy growth habit
  • Attractive evergreen foliage
  • Excellent for borders and rock gardens
  • Ideal for pots and containers
  • Attracts bees and pollinators
  • Easy-care and low maintenance

  • Perennial, Wind Tolerant, Coastal Friendly, Groundcover, Drought resistant, Flowering, Fast-growing, Cold hardy, and Evergreen
  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.1M
  • Flowers in Spring

Planting & Care Tips

How to care for your Sisyrinchium Snow Bells:Water regularly until plants establish a healthy root system.

Once established, Sisyrinchium Snow Bells is relatively drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during extended dry periods.

Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

For healthy growth and flowering:

Apply compost or organic matter in spring.
Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser if required.
Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage lush foliage growth.

Removing spent flowers will:

Encourage continued flowering
Maintain a tidy appearance
Help extend the flowering season

Regular deadheading can keep plants blooming well into summer.

Pruning

Very little pruning is required.

Simply:

Remove old flower stems as they fade.
Trim away damaged or untidy foliage if necessary.
Tidy plants in late winter or early spring.

Mature clumps can be divided every 3–4 years to:

Rejuvenate older plants
Increase plant numbers
Maintain strong flowering performance

Division is best carried out during spring or autumn.

Sisyrinchium Snow Bells is reasonably frost hardy and performs well throughout much of New Zealand.

For best results:

Ensure good drainage during winter.
Remove any damaged foliage in spring.
Apply a light mulch in colder regions if desired.
Growing in Containers

Snow Bells is perfectly suited to container growing.

For best results:

Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Position in full sun or light shade.
Water when the potting mix becomes dry.
Feed lightly during spring and summer.

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