Turkish squill

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Small, bulbous perennial to 15cm tall, with linear, mid-green basal leaves produced in spring at the same time as compact, conical racemes of 6-12 star-shaped, blue flowers

Scientific classification

Species: Turkish squill (Scilla bithynica)
Genus: Scilla
Family: Asparagaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Turkish squill

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Turkish squill

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Turkish squill care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Growing

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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