English Bluebell

English Bluebell Overview

Hyacinthoides non-scripta is a bulbous perennial species from the Asparagaceae family, commonly known by the names Bluebell or English Bluebell. It produces violet-blue, beautiful arching flowers and it is found throughout western Europe. Known for inhabiting ancient woodlands, English Bluebells form large carpets of flowers often referred to as bluebell woods throughout the British isles. Careful not to confuse this plant with the related Spanish Bluebell, Hyacinthoides hispanica. You can easily tell the difference between these plants by looking at the flowers. English Bluebell flowers tend to be produced on one side wherahs Spanish bluebell flowers appear facing all directions. The English Bluebell has become a common sight among cottage gardens, wild meadows and woodland plantings. With their broad light tolerance and ability to multiply quickly they have become a favoured bulb bringing swaithes of colour to gardens towards the end of spring.