Companion Planting with Scilla – Squills
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Spring Beauty: What to Plant with Scilla (Squills)
Introduction
Scilla, commonly known as Squills, are delightful bulbous perennials that produce clusters of star-shaped flowers in early spring. These charming plants can brighten up any garden with their vibrant blue, purple, or white flowers. Pairing Scilla with suitable companion plants can create a visually appealing and harmonious garden display. In this blog post, we will explore various plants that make excellent companions for Squills, taking into account their growth habits, bloom times, and visual appeal.
Narcissus (Daffodils)
Narcissus, or Daffodils, are a group of spring-flowering bulbs that are well-suited to planting alongside Scilla. Their cheerful, trumpet-shaped flowers and taller growth habit create a lovely contrast to the low-growing Squills. Some popular Daffodil varieties to consider include:
Narcissus ‘Tête-à-Tête
Narcissus ‘Dutch Master
Narcissus ‘Thalia
Muscari (Grape Hyacinths)
Muscari, commonly known as Grape Hyacinths, are another group of spring-flowering bulbs that can make charming companions for Scilla. Their small, bell-shaped flowers form dense spikes in shades of blue, purple, and white, complementing the star-shaped blooms of Squills. Some popular Muscari varieties include:
Muscari armeniacum
Muscari latifolium
Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis
Tulipa (Tulips)
Tulips are iconic spring flowers that come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. Their striking, cup-shaped blooms can add a dramatic effect when planted alongside Scilla. Some popular Tulip varieties to consider for companion planting include:
Tulipa ‘Queen of Night
Tulipa ‘Angelique
Tulipa ‘Apricot Beauty
Helleborus (Hellebores)
Hellebores, also known as Lenten or Christmas Roses, are early spring bloomers that can add a splash of color to your garden when few other plants are in bloom. Their nodding, cup-shaped flowers and leathery, evergreen leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the delicate blooms of Scilla. Some popular Hellebore varieties include:
Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten Rose)
Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose)
Helleborus foetidus (Stinking Hellebore)
Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower)
Pulsatilla, or Pasque Flower, is a group of herbaceous perennials that produce large, bell-shaped flowers in early spring. Their fuzzy, fern-like foliage and nodding flowers can add texture and interest to your garden when planted alongside Scilla. Some popular Pulsatilla species include:
Pulsatilla vulgaris (Common Pasque Flower)
Pulsatilla patens (Eastern Pasque Flower)
Pulsatilla pratensis (Small Pasque Flower)
Anemone blanda (Grecian Windflower)
Anemone blanda, or Grecian Windflower, is a low-growing perennial that produces daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white. Its cheerful flowers and delicate foliage can create a lovely carpet of color when planted with Scilla. Popular Anemone blanda varieties include:
Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’
Anemone blanda ‘White Splendour’
Anemone blanda ‘Pink Star’
Now you know What to plant with Scilla – Squills
