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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
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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Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyes
Plantyesyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyes
Collect Seedsyes

Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ and wildlife

Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ poisonous?

Hyacinthoides ‘Non-scripta’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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