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Scilla Cilicica Seeds for Garden Planting

Scilla Cilicica Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soil: Choose a well‑drained, fertile site in full sun to partial shade.

Sowing: Sow seeds at the surface or lightly cover with a thin layer of soil or fine grit in late autumn or early spring.

Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for ~24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

How to Grow

Soil: Well‑drained, slightly fertile soil performs best to avoid bulb rot.

Light: Full sun to partial shade is ideal for best flowering

Water: Water moderately during growth; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings once established.

Tips


Works well with other early bulbs like crocus or narcissus for continuous spring display


Ideal as an early spring highlight — plant in groups for best massed color.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Early Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scilla Cilicica Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

Scilla cilicica (commonly referred to as Cilician squill) is a hardy bulbous perennial native to regions from southern Turkey to surrounding areas. It produces charming violet‑purple star‑shaped blooms on slender upright stems above narrow basal foliage, often blooming very early in the season — sometimes even before many other plants have awakened. This early burst of color makes it a valuable addition to rock gardens, borders, woodland edges, and container plantings where winter’s end transitions to spring

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn, Early Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

15–25 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 3–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

10–15 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000189810

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scilla cilicica different from common bluebells?

It produces graceful spring blooms with its own distinctive growth habit, adding variety to bulb collections.

Can it be planted beneath deciduous trees?

Yes. It benefits from spring sunlight before tree canopies become dense in summer.

Which spring flowers pair well with Scilla cilicica?

Crocus, dwarf narcissus, muscari, and primroses create colorful seasonal combinations.

Can it naturalize in suitable garden settings?

Yes. Healthy plants may gradually form attractive groups under favorable growing

conditions. Does it suit woodland-style gardens?

Yes. It blends naturally into lightly shaded woodland borders and spring displays.

Do early pollinators visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the spring flowering season.