Hyacinthoides 'Queen of the Pinks'
"Pink bluebells"
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Description
Bluebells are a true joy of spring, and this pretty pink variety is bound to make you smile. Providing masses of colour and flowering with true elegance every spring, Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Queen of Pinks’ really is bluebell royalty. If you have a large space to fill, this vigorous pink Spanish Bluebell (possibly more aptly named ‘Pinkbell’) is a great naturaliser and will be just the ticket. Plant the hyacinthoides bulbs in autumn and you’ll be in for a lovely treat for many years to come, with lush strap-like foliage and multiple flowering stems eventually carpeting a spacious area with its delicate pastel-pink blooms.
Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Queen of Pinks’ loves shade so it’s perfect for providing a soft wave of colour in a tricky spot, such as under a tree or in the depths of a shrubbery. It also looks lovely in pots and makes a brilliant cut flower. With excellent vigour and strong naturalising capabilities, you won’t be short of stems to display in pretty spring posies!
* 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.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Queen of the Pinks'
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Flower colour
Pink
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Bulb size
8/9
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
100 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Meadows
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower Gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Skin/eyes irritant
Harmful if eaten
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Hyacinthoides 'Queen of the Pinks' bulbs from mid to late autumn;
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade;
Plant your "Pink bluebells" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high;
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart;
Place the Hyacinthoides 'Queen of the Pinks' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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