Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Flower bulbs
Quick overview
Beautiful low-growing flowers with narrow, upright leaves and sprays of star-shaped, silvery-white flowers with a fine blue stripes. Height: 15cm, Flowering time: May to June, Preferred conditions: Full Sun or Part shade. x12 Top Size (6+) Bulbs for planting.
Known as striped squills, originating from alpine meadows near the snowline. A genus of asparagus in the family Puschkinia.
Origin/native: Caucasus, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran.
x12 Top Size (6+) bulbs for planting.
Delivery from September.
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Plant Details
Flowering Time:
May to June
Genus / Species:
Puschkinia scilloides
Cultivar / Variety:
var. libanotica
Height / Spread:
10-15cm/5cm
Type:
Hardy Perennial Bulb
Bulb Size:
6+
Scented:
Unscented
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Preferred Conditions
Planting Depth:
5 to 7cm
Soil Type:
well-drained soil, generally semi gritty and moderately fertile
Where to Plant:
Container displays/front of borders/under trees/grassed areas/rock gardens
Position:
Full sun or part shade
Watering:
Generally only in hot conditions or when in containers keep moist
Care Tips:
Perennial plants will come back each year so decide to plant them in final growing positions or if you grow them as container displays they can be planted out after flowering.
Feeding:
After flowering you can apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly for a month to build up the bulbs for next year.
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