English Bluebell. A pretty native spring bulb with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves with erect stems of pendent mid-blue, sometimes white, bell-shaped flowers with reflexed petal tips. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers March to May. Shaded site. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
A pretty native spring bulb with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves with erect stems of pendent mid-blue, sometimes white, bell-shaped flowers with reflexed petal tips.
Additional information
| Generic | Hyacinthoides |
|---|---|
| Species | non-scripta |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | English Bluebell |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Hyacinthaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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