Bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

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These bulbous perennials with violet-blue, beautiful arching flowers are found throughout western Europe. Known for inhabiting ancient woodlands, bluebells form large carpets of flowers often referred to as bluebell woods throughout the British isles. The 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.

Planning

Difficulty

Easy

Fruiting time

Spring

Harvesting

Seed can be harvested from dry flower heads in mid to late summer and ready to germinate the following Autumn.

Propagation

Seed

Seed can be collected when ripe in late summer and can be sown that Autumn on the soil surface, keeping moist.

Tubers

Bulbs can be easily obtained and should be planted at twice their own depth. To create a naturalistic appearance the bulbs are often scattered prior to planting.