Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei. A recipient of the prestigious Garden of Merit Award, this remarkable Scilla variety is native to sunny Croatia. Clump-forming bulbs create masses of perky lavender-blue spikes. Blooms reliably in between spring and summer when there tends to be a lull in the garden. Bulbs can go dormant and enjoy drought after flowering. So easy to grow and wonderful for naturalizing and attractive to pollinators. Height 4-10". Bulb size: 6cm+.
Fall Planting: This product will ship September-October according to your hardiness zone.
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Growing Information
Bulbs for Fall Planting:
Plant the bulbs as soon as possible once you have received them. If you cannot plant the bulbs as soon as they have been shipped to you, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on trays with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them. Do not store them at temperatures below 4°C. Generally all bulbs planted in the fall are hardy and do not need any special protection unless specified.
Where to Plant:
The most important rule when planting bulbs is to choose an area that is well-drained. Most bulbs will rot or deteriorate quickly where soil is constantly damp. Most bulbs thrive in full sun, or at least 5-6 sunny hours daily.
Planting Bulbs General Info:
Plant bulbs individually by digging a hole for each bulb with a trowel or bulb planter, or place several bulbs on the bottom surface of a larger hole and cover with soil. As planting depths and spacing varies depending on the type of bulb, refer to the cultural information found later in this guide.
Be sure to loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and work in a handful of organic fertilizer such as Veseys Bulb Fertilizer. Then press each bulb firmly into the soil, top pointing up and fill in the hole. When in doubt as to which way is up on a bulb, plant it on its side and let 'Mother Nature' decide! After planting, water the area well to settle the soil and to start the roots growing. If rainfall is sparse, you may need to water the bulbs once a week to help them get established.
Planting Squill:
Plant in masses for the strongest colour effect, 3" deep and 3" apart.
Growing:
Very easy to grow. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.