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Scilla sibericaFamily: Liliaceae Flower colour: blue As evidence to the fact that it is one of the most winter hardy of the little bulbous plants, Scilla siberica can be found growing in Central Russia. It combines nicely with Glory-of-the-snow which flowers a bit earlier. This is one of the best bulb plants for naturalising. The little round bulbs are covered in a loose dark tunic and are commonly available. Three to five of the star- to bell-shaped nodding flowers can be found on each stem, each bulb producing 3 to 4 flower stems - certainly enough to call it a profusely flowering bulbous plant. 'Spring Beauty', a selection that can be vegetatively propagated, has somewhat larger flowers and sturdier stems. 'Alba' is a rare, white form. |
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Puschkinia scilloides var. libanoticaFamily: Liliaceae Flower colour: bluish-white This very limited plant genus was named for Count Puschkin who collected many plants in the Caucasus and who died in 1805. Its natural habitat, however extends to large parts of Western Asia. An impressive display can be achieved by planting the bulbs in great numbers under trees and shrubs. Sometimes they are even used in lawns! Since they are completely winter hardy, naturalising is quite possible. Under favourable conditions of light shade and a soil that is sufficiently moisture-retentive, these little plants can even increase their numbers from seed! In addition to the species with its light, porcelain-blue flowers, there is a pure white cultivar known as 'Alba'. |
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