Siberian Squill

Scilla siberica, commonly known as Siberian Squill, is a delightful tuberous perennial admired for its intense blue, bell-shaped flowers that emerge in early spring, often alongside daffodils and crocuses. Each stem typically bears several nodding flowers, creating a vivid display of azure that is particularly striking when planted in drifts. These hardy plants are ideal for naturalising in grass, woodland edges, or rock gardens in UK gardens. They thrive in partial shade but can tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist. Scilla siberica prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter and is generally low maintenance, multiplying freely to form substantial colonies. Its vibrant colour provides a welcome sight after winter and is a valuable early food source for bees.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr.