Siehe's glory of the snow

How to Grow and Care for Siehe's glory of the snow

Siehe's glory of the snow · Scilla siehei

Ideal for naturalising in grass or a gravel garden in full sun and a well-drained soil. Plant bulbs two to three times their depth. Please see bulb cultivation page

Watering: Moist soil during leaf growth, keep soil dry after foliage fades awaySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Siehe's glory of the snow

Siehe's glory of the snow
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist soil during leaf growth, keep soil dry after foliage fades away
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer biweekly before buds emerge in early spring
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Ideal for naturalising in grass or a gravel garden in full sun and a well-drained soil. Plant bulbs two to three times their depth. Please see bulb cultivation page

How to Water Siehe's glory of the snow?

Moist soil during leaf growth, keep soil dry after foliage fades away

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Siehe's glory of the snow?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Siehe's glory of the snow?

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What Soil Is Best for Siehe's glory of the snow?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Siehe's glory of the snow?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Siehe's glory of the snow?

Light bulb fertilizer biweekly before buds emerge in early spring

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How to Prune Siehe's glory of the snow?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Siehe's glory of the snow?

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe, keep shaded and do not allow to dry out. Alternatively remove offsets in summer. See bulb propagation

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How to Transplant Siehe's glory of the snow?

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How to Care for Siehe's glory of the snow in Winter?

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How to Plant Siehe's glory of the snow?

Ideal for naturalising in grass or a gravel garden in full sun and a well-drained soil. Plant bulbs two to three times their depth. Please see bulb cultivation page

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How to Repot Siehe's glory of the snow?

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How to Harvest Siehe's glory of the snow?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Siehe's glory of the snow

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Siehe's glory of the snow

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginTurkey

Scientific Classification

Species
Scilla siehei
Genus
Scilla
Family
Asparagaceae
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