GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Hybrid Squill
Scilla × allenii · Bulb
Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–50 cm × 0–10 cm
Soil
Chalk Loam Sand, well-drained, Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Toxicity
Potentially harmful. Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
Watch out for
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based pellets.
Vine weevil: Apply systemic insecticides to the soil or use biological controls like nematodes.
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a fungicide containing myclobutanil if severe.
Root rot: Ensure well-draining soil and avoid overwatering to prevent fungal attack.