Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
striped squills
A low-growing bulb with narrow, upright leaves and a flower spike with as many as ten star-shaped, cloudy white flowers, often with a faint blue stripe along the length of each petal. Gorgeous intermingled with cyclamen or snake's head fritillary, Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica will naturalise areas under trees and shrubs if left undisturbed. Pop the RHS award-winning Lebanon striped squill in pots - they do well here too!
How to care for Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica:
For potted plants, set them into the soil so the top of the rootball sits level with the surface, then firm gently and water well. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with free-draining soil, and keep the ground evenly moist in their first spring while they establish.
For bulbs, plant them in autumn 5-10cm (2-4in) deep and roughly the same distance apart. They prefer well-drained soil and will settle in best if left undisturbed, gradually forming natural clumps over the years. A light mulch in late autumn or early spring helps protect the bulbs and maintain soil moisture.
For bulbs, plant them in autumn 5-10cm (2-4in) deep and roughly the same distance apart. They prefer well-drained soil and will settle in best if left undisturbed, gradually forming natural clumps over the years. A light mulch in late autumn or early spring helps protect the bulbs and maintain soil moisture.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.15m
Eventual spread:
0.05m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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