Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill)

Dispatch begins week of 14 September
Autumn planting varieties are seasonal and become available at the start of September. We will then prepare your order and begin dispatch during the week beginning Monday 14 September.

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peruviana, often admired for its violet blue colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to pots & containers.

Scilla peruviana, the Portuguese squill, is one of those quietly theatrical spring bulbs that always earns a second look. From a neat clump of green foliage rises a stout stem topped with a densely packed, domed head of violet-blue blooms—bold in colour, yet beautifully composed.

Ideal for pots on a sunny terrace or a sheltered border where warmth lingers, it brings a subtle Mediterranean note to late spring displays and pairs effortlessly with silvers, grasses, and other sun-loving bulbs.

Why you’ll love it

  • Distinctive flowerheads: dense, architectural domes in violet blue
  • Perfect for pots: an elegant choice for containers and smaller spaces
  • Pollinator friendly: welcome nectar and pollen as spring turns to summer

What you’ll receive

  • Bulb size: 14/16 cm
  • Supplied as: dormant bulb(s)
Botanical name Scilla peruviana
Flower colour Violet blue
Bulb size 14/16 cm
Established height 20-30 cm
Established spread 15-25 cm
Plant spacing 15-20 cm apart
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Half Hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Pots & Containers, Borders, Sheltered Gardens, Mediterranean Planting
Suitable for Pots & Containers, Borders, Sheltered Gardens, Mediterranean Planting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 15-20 cm apart apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill) - Harding & Bloom

Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill)

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

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