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SCILLA peruviana
Commonly known as Portugese squill
Large heads of blue flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenHas a basal cluster of 5-15 semi-erect, lance-shaped leaves 40-60cm 16-24in) long which develop in autumn as older leaves fade.
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Blue
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
15-30cm (6-12in) -
Spread
10cm (4in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Ornamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size15-30cm (6-12in)
10cm (4in)
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