{"product_id":"scilla-peruviana-white-moon-bulbs","title":"Scilla peruviana 'White Moon' Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eScilla peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Moon'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking white-flowered form of the Portuguese Squill, producing substantial heads packed with \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 100 crisp white, star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blooms open progressively from tightly clustered buds, creating an impressive late-spring display above broad, lance-shaped green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering during \u003cstrong\u003eMay and June\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaching approximately 25cm tall, 'White Moon' is an unusual bulb for sunny borders, gravel gardens and containers. Its bright white flowers provide a beautiful contrast against the substantial green leaves and work particularly well alongside blue, purple and richly coloured spring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eScilla peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Moon'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOncostema peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Moon'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portuguese Squill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers per head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20-100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20-30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad lance-shaped leaves, up to around 30cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, gravel gardens, rock gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Scilla peruviana 'White Moon'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScilla peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e is quite different from the smaller woodland squills commonly grown in British gardens. It develops a substantial rosette of broad foliage from which emerges a stout flower stem carrying a dense, rounded to conical head of numerous individual flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'White Moon' replaces the familiar blue colouring of the species with elegant white blooms. Each flower opens into a neat six-pointed star, and the sheer number of flowers packed into each head creates an impressive display despite the plant's relatively compact height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowering in May and June\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main display appears during \u003cstrong\u003eMay and June\u003c\/strong\u003e. Buds develop tightly together before gradually opening into numerous white stars, meaning the flower head changes appearance as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis later flowering period makes 'White Moon' useful for extending the spring bulb season after many crocuses, narcissi and early tulips have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant Scilla 'White Moon'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003esunny, sheltered position with good drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Light partial shade is also suitable, although plenty of light generally encourages stronger flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well towards the front of a sunny border, in gravel gardens and amongst low-growing perennials. Its bold foliage and substantial flower heads also make it an attractive specimen for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant Scilla peruviana Bulbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs in autumn in fertile, freely draining soil. Position them approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10-15cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e with the growing point facing upwards and allow around 20-30cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn heavy soils, incorporate horticultural grit before planting to improve drainage. Once established, bulbs are generally best left undisturbed so that they can mature and gradually form stronger clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight and Spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScilla peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Moon' reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e when flowering and develops a \u003cstrong\u003espread of around 20-30cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The broad leaves can extend farther than the compact flower stems suggest, so allow sufficient room around each bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'White Moon' is well suited to growing in pots. Choose a reasonably deep container with excellent drainage and use a fertile, free-draining compost. One mature bulb can make an attractive specimen, while several bulbs in a larger pot create an even stronger display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContainer growing is also useful where garden soil is heavy or prone to becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering has finished, leave the foliage in place until it naturally yellows and dies back. The leaves continue feeding the bulb and help build reserves for the following year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive watering once the plant enters dormancy, particularly where drainage is less than ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Scilla peruviana 'White Moon'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge heads containing numerous white star-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual white form of Portuguese Squill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers during May and June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact flowering height of around 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial architectural foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread of approximately 20-30cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for gravel gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides interest towards the end of the spring bulb season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does Scilla peruviana 'White Moon' flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt normally flowers during May and June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does 'White Moon' grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe flowering stems reach approximately 25cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the spread of Scilla 'White Moon'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAllow approximately 20-30cm for a mature plant, including its broad foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many flowers does each head produce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA flower head may contain anywhere from around 20 to 100 individual star-shaped blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Scilla peruviana prefer sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm position in full sun is ideal, although light partial shade is also suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan 'White Moon' be grown in pots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It makes an excellent container specimen provided the compost drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould the leaves be cut back after flowering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally so that it can replenish the bulb for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003elarge heads of brilliant white star-shaped flowers and bold spring foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScilla peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Moon' is an unusual and eye-catching bulb for sunny borders, gravel gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":62373068308867,"sku":"JA-S4071","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":62373068341635,"sku":"JA-S4071x10","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":62373068374403,"sku":"JA-S4071x100","price":439.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/S4071_Scilla_peruviana_White_moon.webp?v=1790257222","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/scilla-peruviana-white-moon-bulbs","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}