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SCILLA peruviana
Commonly known as Portugese squill
Large heads of blue flowers
Further Reading....
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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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Height15-30cm (6-12in)
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Spread10cm (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 - average winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
SCILLA peruviana
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesVirusesPlace of originPortugal, Spain, Italy, northern Africa.
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Scilla peruviana - Growing Guide
15-30cm (6-12in)
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10cm (4in) |