SCILLA peruviana

Large heads of blue flowers

individually £11.50 each , 3+ £9.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

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
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - viruses
Place of origin
Portugal, Spain, Italy, northern Africa.
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile