East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Our familiar native fragrant bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, bears stout spikes of bell-shaped, blue flowers in April and May. It's perfect for naturalising in a partly shaded woodland garden or beneath deciduous trees. Bluebells quickly grow to form large clumps, reminiscent of woodland in springtime. It can be told apart from the Spanish bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica, by its darker flowers, nodding flower stems, white pollen and narrow, recurved foliage.
Grow Hyacinthoides non-scripta in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Divide and transplant clumps 'in the green' after flowering.
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Sow
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Plant
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Flowers
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Divide
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Collect seeds
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Hyacinthoides and wildlife
Hyacinthoides is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.
