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Bring Early Spring Colour with Russian Snowdrops (Puschkinia)

Puschkinia scilloides var. libanotica, known as the Russian snowdrop, is a robust spring-flowering bulb from the Asparagaceae family. This hardy perennial bursts into bloom just as winter recedes, producing clusters of delicate, pale blue flowers with distinctive dark blue stripes.

• Botanical Highlights: Each bulb forms a compact clump reaching about 15cm (6") high and spreading to 10cm (4"), perfect for small spaces and underplanting.
• Seasonal Interest: Enjoy carpets of colour from March through April, brightening borders, rockeries, or grassy areas with virtually no maintenance required.
• Naturalising Power: Once established, Puschkinia bulbs multiply and return year after year, offering increasing displays each spring.

Growing Guide & Care

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs between September and November for best results.
• Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun or partial shade—ideal beneath deciduous trees or open garden beds.
• Caring Tips: Water during dry spells in the first season. Once established, these bulbs require little attention. Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to feed next year’s blooms.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (USDA zones 4–8).

Design & Companion Planting Ideas

• Borders & Edges: Plant en masse along paths or borders for a striking spring display.
• Lawn Naturalising: Scatter bulbs through grassy areas for a wildflower look—combine with crocus or scilla for extended colour.
• Pots & Containers: Suitable for patio pots mixed with other early bulbs like dwarf daffodils or grape hyacinths.

FAQs

• When should I plant Russian snowdrop bulbs?
  Plant from September to November before the ground freezes for blooms in early spring.
• How quickly do they spread?
  Puschkinia will slowly naturalise and multiply each year if left undisturbed in the ground.
• What type of soil is best?
  They prefer well-drained soil and tolerate a range from neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid waterlogged sites for best performance.