Ledebouria socialis
A half-hardy, bulbous perennial to 25cm tall, with succulent, lance-shaped, silvery-green foliage with green leapard spots on the top surface, silvery purple underneath. Small green flowers on pink stems appear in spring
Synonyms
Ledebouria socialis 'Violacea'Ledebouria concolor misapplied
see moreScilla lutea hort.
Ledebouria violacea
Scilla violacea
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green Grey Silver Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Purple | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
A genus of bulbous perennial herbs native to Madagascar, parts of Africa and India with mottled silver and green fleshy lance-shaped foliage and bright pink and green, drooping flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (E Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added sharp sand, planting the bulb so that the neck is above soil level. Position in full light and water freely while in growth, applying a high-potash fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Outdoors, grow in freely-draining soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed or removing offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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