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Scilla Verna Seeds for Garden Planting

Scilla Verna Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Germination: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; maintain around 15–20 °C (59–68 °F); germination typically occurs within 4–6 weeks

Sowing: Sow seeds in seed trays filled with a well‑draining mix or directly in garden soil; cover lightly with soil or sand.

Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination.

How to Grow

Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season to promote healthy growth.

Water: Water regularly during dry spells to keep soil lightly moist but avoid waterlogging.

Light: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Tips


Naturalizes well in grass or mixed perennial beds where conditions are suitable.

Plant in groups for a more impactful spring display

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

pollinator-friendly

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Low-growing, clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Early Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental, pollinator-friendly

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Scilla Verna Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant


Scilla Verna, commonly known as spring squill, is a dwarf bulbous perennial with star‑shaped violet‑blue flowers that appear in early spring, often before many other flowers. Native to parts of western Europe, it thrives in well‑drained soils, tolerates full sun to partial shade, and is excellent for rock gardens, naturalizing in lawns, woodland gardens, and borders. Its delicate blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding seasonal interest to outdoor gardens.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Autumn, Early Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10–20 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

10–15 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

sunny to lightly shaded areas

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000159462

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Scilla verna suitable for coastal gardens?

Its compact growth and spring flowers make it well suited to exposed borders, rockeries, and coastal-style landscapes.

Can it grow among rocks and gravel?

Yes. Well-drained rock gardens provide an attractive setting for its spring blooms.

Which plants complement Scilla verna?

Sea thrift, saxifrages, dwarf iris, and alpine campanulas create attractive combinations.

Does it fit small alpine gardens?

Yes. Its compact size makes it suitable for troughs, crevice gardens, and rockeries.

Can it add early color to gravel beds?

Yes. Spring blooms brighten gravel gardens before many summer plants begin flowering.

Do beneficial insects visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract early-season bees and other pollinating insects.