Re: Scilla peruviana and its stories
"Sean A. O'Hara" wrote:
> Recently, it has been seen as a florist pot plant here in California,
> potted up and blooming happily in March, April or May. It is of the
> easiest culture, preferring poorish, stony soil, tolerant of year round
> irrigation of gardens but able to survive on mediterranean climate rains
> alone. The deepest blue-violet and best looking plant is had when grown in
> good, full sun (except in the hottest of climates), but there is
> variability of color in some populations. White forms can spontaneously
> occur and can eventually cross with the blue to create intermediate color
> types.
Dear All,
I just cannot resist to add a few more details. Scilla peruviana has
a short dormancy period end of July early August (during which it should
be kept dry). Foliage appears mid August and resists very well to
frosts and can be grown in full ground in most of France (excepting
North of Paris and higher). Left undisturbed it will spread by divisions
and seed. Large umbels appear here early April until the middle of May.
Our form 'Grand Bleu' divides less and produces larger inflorescences.
The best planting period is July/August (although September-October is possible).
S. peruviana (white and blue form) is surprisingly under-utilised in
mediterranean gardens, as it is spectacular and very easy to grow. You
might have guessed one of the favourites in our nursery.
--
Lauw de Jager
BULB'ARGENCE, 30300 Fourques, France
Région: Provence/Camargue; Climat: Zone 9a (Mediterranean)
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