Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'
Bluebell
- Bulbous plant
- 40-50 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable for partial shade
Wood hyacinths, a large flowering, blue selection. Excellent for naturalising, also as undergrowth under trees in the shade.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hyacinthoides |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Wilde hyacint, boshyacinth EN: Bluebell FR: Jacinthe des bois DE: Hasenglöckchen |
| Origin | Europe, South, Africa, North, Europe, South, Africa, North |
