Spanish Bluebell
Hyacinthoides hispanica
Also known as
Spanish Squill, Large Bluebell, Hispanic Hyacinthoides, Squill
Hyacinthoides hispanica by TANAKA Juuyoh (田中十洋) (CC BY 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 10cm |
10cm | Min | 1cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Spanish Bluebell Overview
Hyacinthoides hispanica is a bulbous perennial in the Asparagaceae family, commonly known by the name Spanish Bluebell. It grows to a height of around 40cm, producing glossy green, strap-shaped leaves. Flower spikes bear with beautiful blue, bell-shaped flowers in spring. The flowers have blue anthers and this species has a clumping to tufted habit.
Common problems with Spanish Bluebell
How to propagate Spanish Bluebell
Seed
Sow in a shady location and keep moist.
Division
Divide offsets in summer.
Special features of Spanish Bluebell
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Spanish Bluebell
Grown for its flowers.