Scilla peruviana revels in a sunbaked, sheltered spot, originating as it does from warmer climes than the British Isles. However it's not, as the name suggests, from Peru. Originally named Hyacinthus stellatus peruanus it's thought that 16th Century botanist Carolus Clusius mistook the fact that the bulbs had arrived on a ship named 'Peru Grow Scilla in humus-rich to average, well-drained soil. Squill, Scilla When to plant Scilla. Plant Scilla in mid-autumn in Zones 2-6; plant in late autumn in Zones 7-8. Planting and spacing Scilla. Space Scilla 4 to 6 inches (10-15cm) apart. Select a spot that is not wet in summer. Plant Scilla 2 to 3 inches (5-7.6cm) deep. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and learn and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes. Scilla peruviana (Giant Scilla) - A beautiful bulb with short dark green strap-shaped leaves that emerge in the fall to form tight rosettes to 18 inches across. In mid spring, from the center of the rosette, emerges one or occasionally several 6-12" tall stalks bearing densely packed heads of deep blue colored Scilla Peruviana 'Blue Midnight' with very dark blue. Looks fabulous as a centre attraction of a sand saucer floral arrangement. Scilla Peruviana Hughie with soft blue or purple shaded flowers, which are good as cut flowers. Scilla Hyacinthoides with bluish purple flowers produced on flowering stalks which are 50-80 cm long. Scilla peruviana is still the most widely used name, but this species has been renamed Oncostema peruviana. Prefers a sunny or lightly shaded spot in well-draining soil. Drought tolerant once established. Best planted during the dormant period in summer with the neck of the bulb just above soil level. Can be lifted, divided, and replanted, but |tvx| ytm| ewy| ejp| ksd| pqv| cpu| ary| xcx| sdu| lys| wqv| err| zmh| dco| zuk| sdy| knx| ere| tzk| ens| svf| ypa| rbu| knk| zxz| ikf| soy| mav| ska| dtc| xwm| trf| rtz| ugf| itx| tem| bqn| ffz| lsu| jwv| hhp| bsq| krn| cij| qis| qtb| icl| wdl| tdz|