Scilla mischischenkoana
Common name: Misczenko squill
Enchanting racemes of starry blooms in late winter and early spring
-15 to -20°C
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An exciting new arrival for 2024 which offers fascinating and unusual blooms which commence during the depths of wintertime. Scilla mischtschenkoana produces strap-like foliage from November through to March for gap-filling, verdant interest. Then, from January icy-blue open, star-shaped flowers are held in short racemes – remaining until early spring. These enchanting winter to spring wonders are so delightful and dependable they have been given the RHS Award of Garden Merit for their outstanding performance in the garden. They are suitable for adding to rockeries and gravel gardens as well as under trees and in borders, blooms look particularly splendid in containers on a table or at eye level where you can fully appreciate their unique beauty. Bulbs are native to Northern Iran and the Caucasus. Scilla mischtschenkoana prefer moist, well-drained soil of any type except heavy clay and position in full sun or partial shade. Hardy (H6), bulbous perennials which reach a height and
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Scilla mischtschenkoana |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Misczenko squill |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Blue |
| Format | Bulbs |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.15 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.20 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Clay Loam Sand |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
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