Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
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Puschkinia libanotica
'Alba'
white Lebanon striped squill
Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba' is the quiet minimalist of the spring bulb world—no stripes, no fuss, just pure, clean elegance. This fully white form of the Lebanon striped squill swaps the usual blue pinstripes for a crisp snow-white bloom, offering a fresh, luminous twist on a woodland classic. Each starry flower is carried in loose, graceful clusters atop slender stems, creating a soft shimmer that’s especially lovely when caught in the morning light. Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba' might not shout for attention, but it whispers charm wherever it’s planted.
Ideal for naturalising beneath trees, dotting through rockeries, or weaving into the front of spring borders, this variety is as easy-going as it is beautiful. It thrives in well-drained soil with a bit of sunshine or light shade, and once settled, it comes back reliably each year with little to no encouragement. Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba' pairs beautifully with crocuses and early narcissus, adding a touch of brightness that lifts the whole display. For a subtle, sophisticated start to the season, Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica 'Alba' is an effortlessly elegant choice.
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered spot with well-drained soil. Most spring bulbs also grow well in containers.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica 'Alba'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 6/+
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 100 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Low maintenance
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