Puschkinia Scilloides 'Libanotica' Flower Bulbs

Puschkinia Scilloides 'Libanotica,' sometimes called Striped Squills, feature clusters of graceful little silvery white blossoms that sprout from sturdy stems. The stems are surrounded lush green foliage.  Just beautiful!  She is a spring-flowering bulb, originating in the eastern Mediterranean.  Puschkinia Scilloides 'Libanotica' thrives in moist conditions during spring while growing, but shifts to warm dry conditions in summer, which ripen the bulbs. She is an ideal choice for growing in a rock garden or naturalizing beneath a tree or shrub, as long as she gets a good deal of sunshine. Use well-drained, light, sandy soil for best results.  

Storage . . . Store flower bulbs in a cool dry spot with good air circulation and low humidity until you are ready to plant them.  Most flower bulbs should tolerate temperatures between 38-70 F.  However, you will want to protect them from heat, frost and strong sunlight.  Your flower bulbs should be firm to the touch.

Planting . . . It's best to plant your bulbs in the fall.  Most bulbs require a minimum cold frame of 6 weeks to root properly.  The optimal planting time is when nighttime temperatures are 40-50 degrees.  Flower bulbs hate "wet feet!"  Never plant them in areas with poor drainage or standing water.  Planting bulbs when the soil temperature is too warm is the primary cause of stunted blooms.  Road salt and de-icing compounds are harmful to flower bulbs; avoid areas where plowed snow accumulates.  

For best results plant your Puschkinia Scilloides 'Libanotica' bulbs 4 (four) inches into the soil.  Plant flower bulbs firmly in the soil with their pointy end up and basal plate down (not all flower bulbs will right themselves underground).  So, set them up for success!  Avoid areas that do not receive at least half a day of sun.  Plant bulbs away from invasive tree and perennial root systems that can strangle flower bulb roots and compete for nutrition.  

We package our bulbs carefully and ship them quickly from our greenhouse to you. They arrive safely, ready to plant and thrive in your garden!  Detailed planting instructions are included with each purchase.

Ruby Acorn is happy to offer size 5+ Puschkinia Scilloides 'Libanotica' bulbs.  

Type:  Perennial - Blooms Every Year

Growth:  4 Inches
 
Spread:  1 Inch

Sun:  Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zone:  4 - 7 

Bulb Size: 5+ 

Plant:  Fall, 4 Inches Deep, Pointed Side Up.  Use Well Drained, Light, Sandy Soil.

Bloom:  Spring, Early Summer

Attracts:  Pollinators, Bees, and Butterflies

Resists:  Deer, Rabbits, and Squirrels