Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Scilla siberica
Siberian Squill
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Description
The Scilla siberica, called Siberian squill, is a small early-flowering bulbous plant that brings quite exceptional colour to the garden from the end of winter. It is a very hardy plant that establishes itself in colonies and blooms in an extremely vibrant blue. Easy to grow, apart from the dry climates and exposures it fears, it naturalises easily in the garden, in natural areas or even in rockeries.
Contrary to its name, Siberian squill is native to southwestern European Russia (Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Crimea), the Caucasus, and Turkey. In nature, it mainly grows in wet meadows or sparsely wooded areas under large deciduous trees that let in the winter sun. Depending on the classifications, it is a perennial bulbous plant belonging to the lily or hyacinth family; it is highly resistant to cold and can withstand temperatures well below -15 °C (5°F). Each small bulb develops a few dark green ribbon-like basal leaves in February or March, from which flower stems of 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6in) emerge. Each stem bears small clusters of 4 or 5 flowers with six pure blue petals veined with a deeper blue, forming small pendulous bells of 1.5 cm (1in) in diameter. The flowering is followed by seed formation, and then the foliage disappears in summer, leaving the bulb dormant underground. Siberian squill spreads both through spontaneous seedlings and the production of bulb offsets.
Siberian squills are among the first flowers of spring, right after Persian squills (Scilla tubergeniana) and snowdrops; they arrive at the same time as large-flowered crocuses and primroses. They find their place in slightly wild beds and natural meadows, or even along paths, mixed with other bulbs that will take over (botanical tulips, Chionodoxas, wood hyacinths, grape hyacinths, etc.). They can be planted at the base of large deciduous trees or in a natural meadow that will not be mowed until summer: the dormant bulb can withstand light trampling.
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Scilla
siberica
Asparagaceae
Siberian Squill
West Asia
Planting and care
Plant Scilla siberica bulbs in early autumn, 10 cm (4in) deep, spaced 6 cm (2in) apart or in groups of 10 or 15. Leave in place for several years so that the bulbs can develop. Siberian scillas adapt to any ordinary soil, even clayey or slightly chalky. They prefer a sunny exposure but tolerate semi-shade quite well, especially in regions with scorching summer sun. They are not suitable for climates that are too mild in winter or for soils that are too dry in summer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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