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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Exuding allure with its delicate beauty, Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' features tightly packed spires of coral pink buds, each one bursting open into a pretty star shaped white flower. With slightly recurving petals, these tiny blooms have a charmingly haphazard look about them, looking great when planted en masse in groups and drifts. Blooming early, this brilliant naturaliser (commonly know as pink alpine squill) provides precious nectar for pollinators venturing out into the late winter sunshine, making it a vital addition to any wildlife garden.
Tolerant of soils which are on the gravelly, sandy or dry side, Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' also works very well in gravel gardens, dry gardens or alpine schemes. We think it’s diminutive size would make it a lovely addition along paths, or at the front of spring borders and containers, to soften hard edges with its gentle good looks.
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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
- Scilla bifolia 'Rosea'
- Flower colour
- Soft pink
- Bulb size
- 8/9
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 100 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- 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
Borders
Meadows
lawns
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Woodland gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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