Do scillas need full sun?
Scilla are much loved for their blue or white flowering spring squills. They should be planted in early fall in well draining soil. They prefer semi-shaded sites but will take full sun as long as the soil doesn’t become dust dry in the summer or the bulbs will shrivel. Scilla bulbs are planted during the fall so they can grow roots before winter. The bulbs sprout in early spring and are in bloom just a couple weeks later. Scilla bulbs multiply in two ways: by seed and by bulb offsets.Scilla are much loved for their blue or white flowering spring squills. They should be planted in early fall in well draining soil. They prefer semi-shaded sites but will take full sun as long as the soil doesn’t become dust dry in the summer or the bulbs will shrivel.In colder areas, Scilla peruviana grows best in containers. Plant the bulbs shallowly and fertilize before and immediately after flowering. Once the foliage fades, stop watering and put the pot in a protected area where the soil will stay relatively dry.Scilla will naturally spread by producing bulblets off the main bulbs below the ground. If the clumps get too large, you can lift them and split them into sections in early summer once they have died back. You can then replant the smaller clumps elsewhere or given them to friends or neighbours.
Can you grow Scilla indoors?
Please note: Scilla madeirensis is tender and should be grown indoors. Scilla bulbs (apart from Scilla madeirensis) can be planted directly outside in borders or patio containers. Scilla flowers are a vibrant source of nectar, drawing in bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. By planting Scilla in your garden, you support local ecosystems and contribute to the health of these vital species.
How do you care for Scilla siberica after it blooms?
Caring for Scilla after they Flower After the blossoms fade, it is important to let the foliage continue growing until it has lost its green color and melts away. Once the foliage is gone, the bulbs will be dormant underground until they start growing again the following spring. After flowering has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off. If they are naturalised in grass, avoid mowing until the leaves have fully died back. The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulbs for the future.