Hyacinthoides hispanica
"Spanish Bluebells"
Great for shade
Hand packed in paper bags
Hardy throughout the UK
Description
Hyacinthoides hispanica or the 'Spanish Bluebell' as it is commonly known is the ultimate in low-maintenance perennial gardening. It pops up its fresh green head, rewards neglect with a fountain of blue, violet, pink or white flowers and then enters its enchanted sleep – until next year, when it repeats the whole performance yet again. As you’d expect, all the colours are a perfect match, making it well worth mass-planting them for a symphony of soft colours in spring.
Alternatively, try interspersing Hyacinthoides hispanica (Spanish Bluebells) with contrasting yellow flowers for a tapestry of vibrant colour. Wonderful in woodland gardens or informal cottage gardens, they’re just as effective when surrounded by other blooms in a mixed border.
* To avoid cross-hybridisation with native English bluebells in the UK, this variety is best grown in enclosed gardens or areas away from British woodland and countryside where it may be become invasive.
Details for Hyacinthoides hispanica
Colour:
Mixed
Height:
30-40 cm / 12-16"
Planting season:
Autumn
Flowering time:
Mid to Late Spring
Botanical name:
Hyacinthoides hispanica
Light requirements:
Partial shade / Full sun
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Strong
Perennial:
Yes
Critter resistant:
Yes
Planting & Care
- Plant your bluebell bulbs from mid to late autumn
- Plant in borders or containers in full or partial shade
- Plant the bulbs 15-20cm deep
- Space the bulbs 5-10cm apart
- Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 31 August 2022
You can expect your order September / early October 2022 - Orders placed 01 September - 15 October 2022
You can expect your order in October 2022 - Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2022
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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