Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba'
"White Lebanon striped squill"
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Description
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.
Puschkinia libanotica is named after the Russian botanist Apollo Mussin-Pushkin—not the poet Pushkin, despite the similar name!
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica 'Alba'
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Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
6/+
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba' bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "White Lebanon striped squill" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Puschkinia libanotica 'Alba' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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