Chinese Scilla (Scilla scilloides) is a 6 to 8 inch tall Scilla species with up to seven leaves that blooms with starry 18 inch wide pink flowers. It blooms in late summer or early autumn. Racemes of 40 to 80 flowers carry the blooms.
Scilla scilloides Infographic
Scilla scilloides Planting Requirements
| Name | Chinese Scilla |
| Botanical Name | Scilla scilloides |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Height | 6-8 inches |
| Sun | Full or Part Sun |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer or Early Fall |
| Zone | Zones 4 to 8 |
| Plant Depth | 3 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 2 inches apart |
| Density | 15-16 per sq. ft. |
Chinese Scilla (Scilla scilloides): Other Names
Scilla scilloides was formerly called Scilla chinensis and Scilla japonica.
Chinese Scilla (Scilla scilloides): Size
Scilla scilloides grows to 3-6 inches tall.
Is Scilla scilloides Deer Resistant?
Scilla scilloides is deer resistant.
Where to Plant Chinese Scilla (Scilla scilloides)
Scilla scilloides should be planted in well-drained soil. The best place to plant it is in full light. Make sure the plant gets full sun in the spring if it’s planted under deciduous trees that get partial to full shade. When your Scilla scilloides is actively growing, it needs plenty of sunlight.
| Sun | Full or Part Sun |
| Soil | Well drained |
How to Plant Scilla scilloides
Plant your Scilla scilloides bulbs in the fall, 3 to 4 inches deep in the ground and 2 inches apart. Plant them in drifts for the maximum impact; if you just plant one or two here and there, they’ll get lost in the spring garden. While planted in clusters of 20 to 50 bulbs or more, they look spectacular.
How Many Scilla scilloides Bulbs to Plant in a Flower Bed?
You can plant 15-16 per sq. ft. Scilla scilloides bulbs per square foot. Use the Scilla scilloides Bulb calculator below to calculate how many bulbs you need for your garden.
How to Propagate Scilla scilloides
Scilla scilloides plants freely produce offsets and also self-sow. They’re great for naturalizing, and if left alone, they’ll grow into enormous, showy colonies. In early summer, divide the clumps and separate the offsets and seedlings by digging and dividing the clumps.
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