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Drimia maritima (Sea squill)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Drimia maritima
Other names
Urginia maritima, Urginea maritima, Scilla maritima, Squilla maritima, Charybdis maritima, Sea squill, Sea onion , Crusaders' spears, Medicinal squill, Seaside squill, Maritime squill, Red squill, Giant sea squill
Genus
Drimia Drimia
Species
D. maritima - D. maritima is a deciduous, borderline hardy, bulbous perennial with long, lance-shaped, mid- to grey-green leaves and dense racemes of small, veined, star-shaped, white flowers blooming in late summer and early autumn before the leaves emerge.
Drimia maritima is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage has a citrus aroma
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Toxicity
Toxic if consumed in large doses.
Flower
White, Veined in Summer; White, Veined in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Remove offsets when dormant in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Drimia maritima (Sea squill) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant so that half of the bulb remains above the soil surface. In mild areas, grow in sandy or rocky, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. Tolerates heat and drought. Avoid wet winter conditions. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with sharp sand in full light. Water regularly and freely in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Drimia maritima
Other names
Urginia maritima, Urginea maritima, Scilla maritima, Squilla maritima, Charybdis maritima, Sea squill, Sea onion , Crusaders' spears, Medicinal squill, Seaside squill, Maritime squill, Red squill, Giant sea squill
Genus
Drimia Drimia
Species
D. maritima - D. maritima is a deciduous, borderline hardy, bulbous perennial with long, lance-shaped, mid- to grey-green leaves and dense racemes of small, veined, star-shaped, white flowers blooming in late summer and early autumn before the leaves emerge.
Native to
Mediterranean
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage has a citrus aroma
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Toxicity
Toxic if consumed in large doses.
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Colour
Flower
White, Veined in Summer; White, Veined in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation
Remove offsets when dormant in summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Drimia maritima (Sea squill) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant so that half of the bulb remains above the soil surface. In mild areas, grow in sandy or rocky, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. Tolerates heat and drought. Avoid wet winter conditions. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with sharp sand in full light. Water regularly and freely in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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