Russian Snowdrop 'Puschkinia libanotica'

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Despite often being called a snowdrop, this is an 'imposter'! It's not a Galanthus but is actually in the Asparagus family, more closely related to hyacinths.

Welcome a flurry of early spring cheer with Puschkinia libanotica, the exquisite Russian Snowdrop or Striped Squill. These charming bulbs produce clusters of star-shaped, ice-white flowers, each petal delicately painted with a fine, porcelain-blue stripe. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure of their reliable performance. They are perfect for creating shimmering carpets of colour at the front of borders, in rockeries, or naturalised in lawns under deciduous trees. Plant them in generous drifts alongside early crocuses or winter aconites for a breathtaking spring awakening. Easy to grow and loved by early pollinators!

Botanical name Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Flower colour White with a blue stripe
Bulb size 5/+ cm
Established height 15 cm
Established spread 8 cm
Plant spacing 150 bulbs per m²
Leaf colour Mid-green
Habit Clump-forming, Upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full Sun or Partial Shade
Position Sheltered or Exposed
Suitable for Borders, Pots, Rockeries, Naturalising
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam, Sandy, Chalky
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Puschkinia thrives in a spot with full sun or partial shade. They are exceptionally versatile and look stunning in rock gardens, at the front of borders, in containers, or naturalised in lawns and beneath deciduous trees where they will flower before the canopy leafs over.

How to Plant:

Plant bulbs 8-10cm deep and about 8cm apart in autumn, from September to November. For a natural look, gently scatter the bulbs and plant them where they land. Ensure the soil is well-drained; if planting in heavy soil, add some grit to the planting hole to improve drainage.

Aftercare:

Puschkinia is very low maintenance. Water them if the soil is dry after planting. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering; this is crucial as it feeds the bulb for next year's display. They will multiply over the years to form beautiful, dense clumps.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Perfect for pots

Naturalising

Russian Snowdrop 'Puschkinia libanotica' - Harding & Bloom

Russian Snowdrop 'Puschkinia libanotica'

£7.49

£7.49

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

Eleanor R

Somerset