Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
SCILLA
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Squill
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Squill
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Squille
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Escila
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Cila
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Cebulica
In Latin
Hardy Red
Scilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nectarine and Squill. Dwarf Nectarine doesn't have thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nectarine does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nectarine has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria and Squill has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Squill season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Dwarf Nectarine and Squill Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.