Details for Hyacinthoides hispanica HOW TO PLANT
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
Fragrant:
No
Optimal Planting Spread:
7-9 cm / 3-4"
Planting Depth:
7-9 cm / 3-4"
Soil Moisture:
Average
Suitable for cutting:
No
Naturalizing:
Strong
For Pots:
Yes
Perennial:
Yes
Mouse & Mole-Resistant:
Yes
Hyacinthoides
hispanica
SIZE 7/+
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 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.
SEPTEMBER 2017: THE PERFECT PLANTING TIME ?
