Scilla Excelsior

Wood Hyacinth, Spanish Bluebells

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Ideal Naturalizers
Lavender bell-shaped fragrant flowers dangle in clusters at the top of slender stems and rise above glossy sword-like foliage. Scilla Excelsior are beautiful planted at the edges of woodland gardens around Hosta and Ferns. Plant in large drifts for a sparkling-blue meandering ‘river’ effect.

Code BSCEX

Patent

Plant Type Bulbs

Species campanulata

Height Short 8-10"

Spacing Plant 4" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 4-8

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 15

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Bulbs for Naturalizing
  • Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

  • For a Slope or Bank
  • OK in Containers

Scilla General Information

Nice planting under deciduous trees or shrubs. Great spring bulbs for container growth, and cutting. Will attract butterflies.

Scilla Plant Care

Plant 4" apart and 3" deep. Plant in well drained soil in full sun to part shade.

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We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December

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