Product specifications and features

Product Description

Scilla Siberica Alba (12 Bulbs)

Scilla Siberica Alba - 12 BulbsScilla Siberica 'Alba', also known as white Siberian squill, is a graceful spring-flowering bulb producing star-shaped white blooms often tinged with pale blue. Its dainty flowers and slender foliage make it ideal for rockeries, woodland edges, or naturalising under trees.
Planting Instructions:
When to plant: Autumn (September–November)Where to plant: Full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soilHow to plant: Plant bulbs 5–8cm deep and 5–8cm apartAftercare: Let the foliage die back naturally to nourish the bulb for the next season.
Pack contains: 12 Scilla siberica 'Alba' bulbs (bulb size: 6/7)
CAUTION: Ornamental bulbs are not edible and can be a skin irritant.

Specs & Details

Established height
10-20cm
Established spread
5-10cm
Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m²
Flower colour
White
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Clumping

Features

  • Perfect for Pots

  • Perennial (Regrows)

  • Full Hardy

Plant Calendar

 

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Plant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From September To October

Harvest

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From November To December

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Can I plant Scilla bulbs now in the UK?

Scilla bulbs are planted in autumn, usually from September to November, for flowers in early spring. Plant them before the ground freezes, in soil that drains freely and does not stay wet through winter.

Are Scilla bulbs the same as bluebells?

No. Scilla is usually known as squill, while true bluebells belong to the Hyacinthoides group. Both are spring-flowering bulbs, but they are different plants with different flower shapes and growing habits.

Where is the best place to plant Scilla bulbs?

Scilla grows well in full sun or light shade, in well-drained soil. It is especially effective in lawns, gravel gardens, rockeries and beneath deciduous trees, where it receives plenty of light before the tree canopy develops.

Do Scilla bulbs spread in the garden?

Yes. Scilla can gradually naturalise by forming offsets and self-seeding, creating larger drifts over time. This is ideal for informal planting, but remove spent flower heads if you want to limit self-seeding.

What should I do with Scilla leaves after flowering?

Leave the foliage to die back naturally after the flowers fade. The leaves feed the bulb for the following year, so avoid cutting them off early or mowing areas where Scilla has been planted until the foliage has turned yellow.

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