Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Bluebell
- Bulbous plant
- 20-30 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable for partial shade
Bluebells. Bulbous plant suitable for naturalising under trees in (semi-)shade. Softly scented blue flowers. The offer comes from a Dutch nursery. The breeder does his best to keep the stock pure, but it is possible that some H. x massertiana will be found in it (a natural cross between H. non-scripta and the native H. hispanica).
Garden use
Use
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moist |
| Soil fertility | High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Hyacinthoides non-scripta |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hyacinthoides |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: boshyacint EN: Bluebell FR: Jacinthe des bois DE: Hasenglöckchen |
| Origin | Europe, North |
