Scilla 'Blue Arrow'

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Blue Arrow, often admired for its violet-blue colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising in grass.

Scilla hyacinthoides ‘Blue Arrow’ is a wonderfully architectural spring bulb, sending up tall, airy spires of pale violet-blue, star-shaped flowers above neat, strap-like foliage. It’s the sort of plant that looks perfectly at home threaded through gravel, rising from a sunny border, or quietly naturalised through grass—an elegant way to extend the season into late spring and early summer.

Once settled, ‘Blue Arrow’ returns reliably, forming a clump with an upright habit and a refined, contemporary silhouette. Plant in generous drifts for the most assured effect.

  • Flowering: May–June
  • Style notes: tall, starry spires in a poised violet-blue
  • Ideal for: naturalising in grass, gravel gardens, sunny borders
Botanical name Scilla hyacinthoides 'Blue Arrow'
Flower colour Violet-blue
Bulb size 10/12
Established height 50–100cm
Established spread 10–50cm
Plant spacing 10–15cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming, upright
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2–3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position South- or west-facing, sheltered if possible
Suitable for Naturalising in grass, Gravel gardens, Sunny borders
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Scilla 'Blue Arrow' needs full-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 10–15cm 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

Naturalising

Scilla 'Blue Arrow' - Harding & Bloom

Scilla 'Blue Arrow'

£7.09

£7.09

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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