Scilla 'Alba' (Siberian squill)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

25 bulbs
£6.09
£0.24 each
50 bulbs
£11.09
£0.22 each
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100 bulbs
£18.49
£0.18 each
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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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Alba, often admired for its white colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to naturalising in grass.

Scilla siberica 'Alba' is the quietly sophisticated, white-flowered form of Siberian squill. Each bulb produces neat stems carrying nodding, bell-shaped blooms above slender green leaves—an exquisitely simple way to brighten the first weeks of spring.

Superb for naturalising, it threads effortlessly through lawns, settles happily beneath shrubs, and looks particularly poised in gravel and rock gardens. Plant in generous drifts for a calm, luminous effect that returns year after year.

  • Refined white, bell-shaped flowers for early spring elegance
  • Ideal for naturalising in grass and informal planting schemes
  • Fully hardy and easy to grow
  • Pollinator friendly spring forage
Botanical name Scilla siberica 'Alba'
Flower colour White
Bulb size 5/+ cm
Established height 10–20cm
Established spread Up to 10cm
Plant spacing 5–8cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2–3 years
Sunlight Full-Sun
Position Borders, under shrubs, rock & gravel gardens, lawns (naturalising)
Suitable for Naturalising in grass, Gravel gardens, Underplanting shrubs and roses, Pots and containers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Scilla 'Alba' (Siberian squill) 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 5–8cm 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

Scilla 'Alba' (Siberian squill) - Harding & Bloom

Scilla 'Alba' (Siberian squill)

£6.09

£6.09

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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