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Ledebouria cooperi (Cooper's false squill)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.05m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ledebouria cooperi
Other names
Cooper's false squill, Cooper's squill , False scilla, Scilla cooperi, Scilla adlamii, Striped squill, Zebra's squill, Cooper's false scilla , Cooper's ledebouria, Pinstripe squill, Zebra squill
Genus
Ledebouria Ledebouria
Species
L. cooperi - L. cooperi is a compact, variable, tender, bulbous perennial with upright ovate, oblong, or linear, purple-striped, olive green leaves and, in summer, racemes of bell-shaped, purple-pink flowers, often tipped or striped with green.
Ledebouria cooperi is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
Flower
Flushed green, Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Olive green, Purple, Striped in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation
Sow seeds under glass in autumn or spring. Remove offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Ledebouria cooperi (Cooper's false squill) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow under glass. Plant bulbs with necks above soil level in loam-based compost & added sharp sand in full light. Water freely & feed monthly in growth; keep just moist in winter. In frost free areas, plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Ledebouria cooperi
Other names
Cooper's false squill, Cooper's squill , False scilla, Scilla cooperi, Scilla adlamii, Striped squill, Zebra's squill, Cooper's false scilla , Cooper's ledebouria, Pinstripe squill, Zebra squill
Genus
Ledebouria Ledebouria
Species
L. cooperi - L. cooperi is a compact, variable, tender, bulbous perennial with upright ovate, oblong, or linear, purple-striped, olive green leaves and, in summer, racemes of bell-shaped, purple-pink flowers, often tipped or striped with green.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Erect
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Flushed green, Purple-pink in Summer
Foliage
Olive green, Purple, Striped in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation
Sow seeds under glass in autumn or spring. Remove offsets in spring.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Ledebouria cooperi (Cooper's false squill) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.05m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Grow under glass. Plant bulbs with necks above soil level in loam-based compost & added sharp sand in full light. Water freely & feed monthly in growth; keep just moist in winter. In frost free areas, plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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