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Scilla Autumnalis
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Description
Dense racemes of purple-blue flowers appear very suddenly in late summer and early autumn, before the linear leaves. One day it is summer, and the next day they are there! Rare in the UK, it is now restricted to Cornwall, parts of Devon and the Channel Islands.
Sowing Advice
Sow seeds at any time, covering them very thinly with compost or grit, keeping the seed pot in a cool, well-lit spot outdoors. Artificial heat is not needed and can prevent germination so be very patient as many species will only germinate in the spring after chilling or freezing in the moist seed pot in the winter. Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground.
Key Facts
Family:Asparagaceae
Common name:Prospero autumnale, Autumn-flowering squill, Starry hyacinth, Winter hyacinth
Classification:Hardy perennial
Height:25-30cm
Packet Content:12 (Approx)