Scilla Bluebells
Botanical name - Scilla hispanica
Produces bell shaped blooms that rise above broad dark green foliage. Perfect
for naturalising under trees or to fill in potted colour.
Position - Will do best in a shaded area, or in a position that receives
morning sun and afternoon shade
Climate - Suitable for Temperate and Mediterranean climates. Does best in
cooler climates with temperatures down to 0°C.
Planting time - Autumn to Winter.
Watering - Requires regular soakings in spring, but during summer can be
kept dry.
Flowering time - Mid Spring.
Fertilising - Work compost, leaf meld through the soil before planting.
Soil - PH neutral to slightly acid. Will not flower in rich soil. Grows and
flowers best in very poor gravelly soil with very little water or fertiliser
Pests - Pests and disease are rare.
Growing Tips - To tell which way to plant them, look for scales folded
around each other, this is the top and should be planted with the top facing
up. Once you have planted them, add a 10cm thick layer of mulch to insulate.
Each spring remove spent flower stems. Enjoy being left to thicken into clumps.
Digging may be necessary every 2-3 years or so to divide clumps into smaller
groups. If digging is required do so in January.
