Scilla litardierei is a beautiful late spring flowering bulb producing airy clusters of delicate star-shaped lavender-blue flowers held above slender green foliage. Flowering from May to June and reaching approximately 15cm in height, this elegant variety brings long-lasting colour to borders, rockeries, meadows and woodland-style gardens. Less common than many Scilla varieties, it naturalises gradually to create attractive drifts that become more impressive each year.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, Scilla litardierei prefers well-drained soil and is easy to grow. Once established, it spreads gently through the garden, making it an excellent choice for natural planting schemes while also providing a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.

Key Features
✓ Soft lavender-blue star-shaped flowers
✓ Late spring flowering for extended seasonal colour
✓ Excellent for naturalising and woodland planting
✓ Ideal for borders, rockeries and meadows
✓ Attracts bees and other pollinators
✓ Flowers from May to June
✓ Hardy and easy to establish

Size
✓ Height: Approximately 15cm (6 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to December
✓ Flowers: May to June
✓ Position: Full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 8cm (3 inches)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for borders, rockeries, woodland gardens, meadows and naturalising

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy for the following year. Leave established clumps undisturbed to encourage gradual natural spreading and increasingly beautiful displays each spring.