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Scilla siberica (Siberian squill)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Eating may cause severe discomfort. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Scilla siberica

Other names: Siberian squill


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Genus: Scilla

Species: S. siberica - S. siberica is a bulbous perennial bearing tiny, nodding, blue, star-like flowers.

Scilla siberica is: Deciduous

Flower: Bright-blue in Spring

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring

Habit: Clump-forming

Toxicity: Eating may cause severe discomfort.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free

Diseases: Can suffer from viral infection

General care

Propagation methods: Offsets, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Scilla siberica (Siberian squill) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant 10cm deep in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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