SCILLA peruviana

Commonly known as Portugese squill

Large heads of blue flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Has a basal cluster of 5-15 semi-erect, lance-shaped leaves 40-60cm 16-24in) long which develop in autumn as older leaves fade.
  • Blue
  • Height
    15-30cm (6-12in)
  • Spread
    10cm (4in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming bulbous perennial. Produces tall, conical racemes of of 50-100 flowers 1.5cm (½in) across.
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

SCILLA peruviana

 
Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2022
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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