scil·la

(sĭl′ə)

Any of several bulbous Eurasian and African plants of the genus Scilla, having narrow leaves and cultivated for their bell-shaped blue, white, or pink flowers. Also called squill.

[New Latin Scilla, genus name, from Latin scilla, squill (Urginea maritima); see squill.]

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scilla

(ˈsɪlə)

(Plants) any liliaceous plant of the genus Scilla, of Old World temperate regions, having small bell-shaped flowers. See also squill³

[C19: via Latin from Greek skilla; compare squill]

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Noun

scilla - an Old World plant of the genus Scilla having narrow basal leaves and pink or blue or white racemose flowers

squill

liliaceous plant - plant growing from a bulb or corm or rhizome or tuber

genus Scilla - sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae

Scilla verna, spring squill, sea onion - European scilla with small blue or purple flowers

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They also help bridge the gap between the first splashes of colour provided mainly by other bulbs - narcissi, scilla and their ilk - and early performing perennials, euphorbias, aquilegias, iris and doronicum.

Pots of pure indulgence; There's a tulip to match everyone's garden style The pleasure of preparing bulbs for planting in autumn is matched by the delight of seeing them brighten up the garden in spring

A Scilla Knitted floor cushion, pounds 39.98, B&Q (available October), is a winner on style and price.

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Seren y gwanwyn (Scilla verna; spring squill) ydi'r planhigyn - un o'r rhai harddaf sy'n ymddangos ar yr arfordir yn y gwanwyn yn fy nhyb i.

Prydferthwch seren y gwanwyn

Daffodils, grape hyacinths, all of the flowering onions (Alliums), dogtooth violets (Erythronium), glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa), winter aconites (Eranthis), snowdrops Galanthus), scillas (Scilla), Grecian windflowers (Anemone), Guinea Hen flowers (Fritillaria), and wood hyacinths (Hyacinthoides) are seldom eaten by pests.

Get summer bulbs out of the garden

This wonderful addition to the spring garden can be grouped with Hellebores, dwarf Narcissi, Snowdrops, Anemones, Scilla, Vinca minor and many other early flowering woodland garden plants.

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is full of historic sites, such as the capital Reggio Calabria, and beautiful coastal spots like Tropea and Scilla, with its stunning castle.

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* When planting crocus, grape hyacinths and scilla, keep a few back for an early indoor display.

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK

Plants appreciating this type of habitat may be bulbous such as narcissus, scilla, lily and tulip, all of which love these conditions, or they may be herbaceous perennials such as digitalis (foxglove), tiarella (foamflower), lamium (dead nettle), and geranium.

Weekend: Homes & gardens: Perfect shady places; Colin and Rosemary Campbell-Preston offer their guide to plants that thrive in shade

Try daffodils, leucojum, muscari, ornamental atriums, scilla, or species tulips, all of which naturalize in mild climates.

What to do in your garden in October

IF you have a rock garden or spaces between trees, Scilla siberica is one of the bluest of all blue flowers.

Moody blues; WATCH OUT FOR THE FIRST TRUE SIGN OF SPRING; GARDENING CLUB

SCILLA are a common sight in springtime, providing a splash of colour in sun or dappled shade under deciduous trees or shrubs.

Scilla spring colour

A whole day of circus-themed events will take place on Saturday, Oct 10, with children's workshops provided by Chester-based drama group 2Engage and interactive circus stories with Scilla Thomas.

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