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Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebells) is a vigorous, bulbous perennial producing small clumps of linear, strap-shaped leaves from which rise tall stems bearing arching, one-sided racemes of 4-16 strongly sweetly scented, nodding, narrowly tubular, bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers, rarely pink or white. Blooming heartily from mid to late spring, English Bluebells go dormant by early summer. Easy to grow, low care, and spectacular when massed, they are a reliable addition to the landscape, where they will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. Bluebells make an attractive ornamental addition to woodland gardens or sites in semi-shade.
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hyacinthoides, Scilla |
| Common names | Wild Hyacinth, Bluebells |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hyacinthoides, Scilla |
| Common names | Wild Hyacinth, Bluebells |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Depth |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebells) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebells) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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