Scilla cilicica
Flowers late winter with 2-3 stems per bulb, each bearing 8-12 cobalt blue flowers. To protect its early flowerting, reserve a shelter position for this species. Flowering becomes even more generous when left in place in open ground for several years.
The genus
A large genus with a very wide distribution in various climates. It can be found in Europe, around the Mediterraean, in Asia and Africa. They have fleshy roots and prefer to be left undisturbed.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Hyacinthaceae
- Native to :Turquie
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-2), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-1)