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Scilla bifolia

Scilla bifolia
Alpine squill

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First flowers appearing in spring, flowering period lasts about 15 days from late February. Lovely little flowers." Analysis of the translated text: - The translation is accurate and maintains the same tone as the original text. - There are no spelling or grammar mistakes. - The structure of the sentences is correct. - The use of "flowering period" instead of "duration of flowering" is appropriate. - The choice of "lovely" to describe the flowers is suitable. Overall, the translated text is correct and effectively conveys the meaning of the original text in British English.

Peter124, 12/11/2020

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Scilla bifolia - Alpine squill, a small perennial with clusters of eight star-shaped flowers in an intense blue colour.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
12 cm
Spread at maturity
5 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

The Alpine Squill is a small bulbous perennial that blooms from March to April and can be found at altitudes of up to 1500m (4921ft). This spring plant produces clusters of eight star-shaped flowers of an intense blue colour, although not as numerous as the Italian squill. These flowers measure 2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. Its stem is very slender and red or brown in colour, branching upwards.

This Alpine Squill is also known as the Two-leaf Squill because it only has two leaves, very rarely three. When fully mature, it reaches a height of 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in). It is a species native to central and southern Europe, as well as Turkey. It is very hardy.

This perennial brightens up cool undergrowth before the trees have leaves. The plant grows in small colonies in wooded, mountainous, and humid areas.

Scilla bifolia in pictures

Scilla bifolia  (Flowering) Flowering
Scilla bifolia  (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 12 cm
Spread at maturity 5 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Scilla

Species

bifolia

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Alpine squill

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Place your Bifolia squill in full sun or partial shade in a medium, sandy, humus-bearing and well-drained soil. In a sheltered area, place the pots in full light in a mixture of equal parts of loam, one-quarter leaf compost, and one-quarter gravel. Plant the bulbs between 8 and 10cm (3 and 4in) deep from September to November. During growth, water once or twice a week and keep dry in summer. The Bifolia squill may be susceptible to diseases. It is an easy plant to cultivate. 

Planting period

Recommended planting time September to November
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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