Puschkinia 'Scilloides var. libanotica' (Lebanon striped squill)

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Scilloides var. libanotica, often admired for its white with pale blue stripe colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising.

Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica is the sort of small bulb that earns its place by sheer refinement. Low, neat and quietly pretty, it sends up slender green leaves followed by dainty, star-shaped flowers—white with the faintest pale blue striping—just as the garden begins to wake in early spring.

Ideal for naturalising, it weaves beautifully through grass, beneath deciduous shrubs, or at the front of borders. It is equally charming in pots, where its fine detail can be enjoyed up close.

  • Flower: Star-shaped, white with pale blue stripe
  • Best for: Naturalising, rock gardens, containers, underplanting shrubs
  • Season: Plant in autumn for spring display
Botanical name Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica
Flower colour White with pale blue stripe
Bulb size 5/6
Established height 10cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 8cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, rock gardens, containers, under shrubs (naturalising)
Suitable for Naturalising, Rock gardens, Containers, Underplanting shrubs
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Puschkinia 'Scilloides var. libanotica' (Lebanon striped 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 8cm 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

RHS Award (AGM)

Naturalising

Puschkinia 'Scilloides var. libanotica' (Lebanon striped squill) - Harding & Bloom

Puschkinia 'Scilloides var. libanotica' (Lebanon striped squill)

£6.49

£6.49

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