Hasenglöckche 'Non-Scripta' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi

English Bluebell - 25 pieces

CHF 20.80
CHF 20.80
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Hasenglöckche 'Non-Scripta' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Hasenglöckche 'Non-Scripta' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Hasenglöckche 'Non-Scripta' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
English Bluebell - 25 pieces

English Bluebell - 25 pieces

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

CHF 20.80
CHF 20.80
  • Deep violet-blue, scented bells
  • Bells on one side of an arching stem
  • 6 to 12 flowers per stem
  • About 20–30 cm tall, flowers April and May
  • Naturalises in light shade beneath trees

Hyacinthoides non-scripta is the true English bluebell that turns whole woodlands blue in Britain. Its scented, deep violet-blue bells hang on one side of gracefully arching stems. If you would like a small bluebell wood in your own garden, this is where to start.

About this variety

Unlike the Spanish bluebell, the English species carries its bells on only one side of the stem, which therefore bends gracefully downwards. The narrow bells are deep violet blue, with slightly rolled-back tips. The scent is distinct and sweet, especially on warm spring days in a larger colony.

At about 20–30 cm tall, it belongs in the light shade beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. There it forms dense blue carpets over time. Wood anemones, sweet woodruff, ferns and hostas go well with it. It is also happy at the woodland edge or in a naturalistic meadow with some shade. For a small woodland scene, plant the bulbs loosely scattered.

Bees, bumblebees and early butterflies love to visit the bells. In the vase a few stems give off a pleasant scent. The English bluebell multiplies steadily through offsets and seed and needs little care. No part of the plant is edible. In Britain such colonies have grown for centuries.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, as soon as possible after they arrive. Set them tip upwards, 8–10 cm deep and 8–10 cm apart. A partially shaded spot with moist, humus-rich and free-draining soil is ideal.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. A layer of leaves in autumn imitates the woodland floor. In a meadow or lawn, only mow once the foliage has died back. After a few years you can divide dense clumps in summer.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Hyacinthoides non-scripta
  • Genus: Bluebells
  • Class: Various
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Blue
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Fragrance strength: Medium
  • Flowering time: April, May
  • Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 25 cm
  • Spread: 10 cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming
  • Position: Partial shade
  • Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Woodland edge, Under trees and shrubs, Cutting garden
  • Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Planting time: September, October, November, December
  • Planting depth: 8–10 cm
  • Spacing: 8–10 cm
  • Number per m²: 100
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–6
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
  • Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Suitable
  • Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
  • Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
  • Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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