Scilla siberica
The Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) is a spring bulbous plant with multiple little hanging star-shaped flowers in a rare blue colour. This low growing flower looks lovely combined with other low-flowering varieties such as botanical tulips and narcissi, fumewort (Corydalis solida) or snake’s head (Fritillaria meleagris). This plant is a native to central Russia and Asia Minor, even though the name suggests that it originates from Siberia. This Siberian squill doesn’t exist in blue only, there is also a white variety (Scilla siberica ‘Alba’). Plant the scilla (in the autumn) in your garden, it’s perimeter, or even in a pot, and you will experience a bright blue early spring!
€16.99
Per package: 25
The Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) is a spring bulbous plant with multiple little hanging star-shaped flowers in a rare blue colour. This low growing flower looks lovely combined with other low-flowering varieties such as botanical tulips and narcissi, fumewort (Corydalis solida) or snake’s head (Fritillaria meleagris). This plant is a native to central Russia and Asia Minor, even though the name suggests that it originates from Siberia. This Siberian squill doesn’t exist in blue only, there is also a white variety (Scilla siberica ‘Alba’). Plant the scilla (in the autumn) in your garden, it’s perimeter, or even in a pot, and you will experience a bright blue early spring!
- Flower period
- Planting period
| Bulb/tuber size | 6/7 |
|---|---|
| Delivered as | Flower bulb or tuber |
| Number per m2 | 150 |
| Per package | 25 |
| Plant depth | 1.5 - 2.4 inch |
| Planting distance | 2.5 - 3 inch |
| Scented | No |
| Type of bulb | Siberica |
| Flowering period | March, April |
| Bulb type | Scilla |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Flowering and growth height | 4 - 8 inch |
| Flower color | Blue |
| Place / Planting position | Partial shade, Sun |
| Hardiness zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Naturalizing | Yes |
| Attracting bees and butterflies | Yes |
| Suitable for pots and planters | Yes |
| Suitable as cut flower | No |
| Deer and rodent resistant | Yes |
Other information
- First loosen the soil well where the flower bulbs will be planted. Then the soil is easier to work with.
- Dig a hole and make sure it is 2 to 3 times as deep as the height of the bulbs.
- For the distance between the bulbs, make sure it is 2 times the diameter of the flower bulbs.
- Plant the flower bulbs in the hole with the pointed side facing up or with the root base facing down.
- Cover the bulbs with soil and water them well.