Species scilla
lavender buds and flowers with lavender stamens and cream anthers, red-green leaves and stems

scilla

Scilla bifolia 'Rosea'

Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' is a charming, low-growing bulb plant that is ideal for naturalizing in the garden. This member of the lily family produces striking pink-lavender star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer on slender stalks. The flowers are followed by slender grass-like foliage that eventually fades away by summer's end. This low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny positions with a well-drained soil. For best results, Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' should be planted in the autumn when the soil is still warm. It's a great perennial for rock gardens, borders and meadows and will bring delight season after season.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Bulbils,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Scilla plants (Scilla bifolia 'Rosea') need moderate to little watering. During the spring and summer months, water the plant about once a week, focusing on the soil around the plant's base. In the fall, reduce watering frequency to about once every 2 weeks. In winter, no watering is necessary, as the plant enters a state of dormancy. Make sure that the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings and avoid overwatering. Water in the early morning or late afternoon to prevent evaporation and to give the plant ample time to absorb the moisture.

sunlight

Scilla (Scilla bifolia 'Rosea') plants need full sunlight in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon. They thrive when placed in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. If they receive too much direct sunlight, their leaves may become scorched. Partial shade during the hottest part of the day will protect the plants from the intense heat. Keeping Scilla in bright indirect sunlight is ideal for its growth.

pruning

Scilla (Scilla bifolia 'Rosea') is a low-growing, spring-flowering bulb that prefers lightly shaded areas. Pruning for this plant species should be carried out once the flowering period has come to an end, typically by the end of spring. During the pruning process, it is important to remove any dead foliage or bloom stalks, as well as cutting back any long stems or foliage. Pruning should not be carried out too heavily or too often, as the plant may not perform as well as normal. In most cases, light pruning should be sufficient.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

Starts Flowering

Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' typically starts flowering in late winter or early spring, usually between February and April.

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