Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Original English Bluebells
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Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Description
English Bluebells are extremely hardy and easy to naturalize. They can be used in rock gardens, borders or as companion plants for daffodils and tulips. Also recommended for indoor forcing.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Blooming
Blooms racemes of bell shaped blue, white, and occasionally pink flowers in spring.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Growth
Vigorous, bulbous perennials. Plant does well in full sun or partial shade. Plant height varies depending on variety. Some species will grow to approx. 20 in. Bluebells grow best when naturalized into grass, either for a woodland or wild garden. Also works as underplanting in a shrub border.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in containers in a cold frame when ripe. Do not allow seedlings to dry out. Plant bulbs out in fall, 3" deep into the soil. Can remove offsets in summer.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Pest
Uncommon.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Interesting facts
All parts of Hyacinthoides can aggravate the skin upon contact. Can also cause stomach upset if consumed.
Original English Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) - Soil and irrigation
If plant is in an area where winters are dry, water from October on. Hyacinthoides does best in medium fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist. H. hispanica withstands many soil types.
