Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) – 400 flower bulbs (size 7/8)

Plant these 400 Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) bulbs between September and November, and enjoy blue flowers from March to April. The Siberian squill produces nodding, star-shaped flowers in an intense blue in early spring. Suitable for planting under trees and shrubs, in lawns and along paths. The bulbs are size 7/8: the circumference of the bulb in centimetres. The larger the bulb, the more vigorous the flowering.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Scilla siberica
• Quantity: 400 bulbs
• Bulb size: 7/8
• Flower colour: blue
• Flowering period: March–April
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 5–8 cm
• Planting distance: approx. 5 cm (enough for approximately 1 m²)
• Position: partial shade
• Hardiness: hardy and self-seeding
• Pets: toxic to pets

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 5–8 cm deep with the point facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Let the foliage die back naturally after flowering; the bulbs will produce seeds and form a carpet within a few years. Also read our tips on watering and the correct position.