Scilla litardierei | Amethyst Meadow Squill Christian Geall The Country Diary of an

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home's library or side table

With a lemony scent and a beautiful silver foliage

even the flowers have tiny hairs on them - vestitum means clothed

Plants are said to be hardy to around -7 to -4°C if planted deep and well-mulched

A well-known but old vintage style annual that is perfect for the edge of path or border with solid spikes of creamy-white scented flowers all through summer and autumn

Scilla litardierei | Amethyst Meadow Squill Christian Geall The Country Diary of anThis lovely Amethyst Meadow Squill is a bulbous perennial, with blue purple grape hyacinth like flowers, blooming in late spring, which is much later than other Squills and extending the season of these in the garden. They prefer partial shade, and will naturalize and spread when they're happy, just like Bluebells do. Grows to about 50cm tall and 20 cm wide. Approx 10 bulbs per pot Pot size: 1 litre