Hyacinthoides non-scripta Alba (English Bluebells)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta ‘Alba’ (English Bluebells) is a vigorous, bulbous perennial producing small clumps of linear, strap-shaped leaves from which rise tall stems bearing arching, one-sided racemes of 4-16 strongly sweetly scented, nodding, narrowly tubular, bell-shaped, pure white flowers. Blooming heartily from mid to late spring, English Bluebells go dormant by early summer. Easy to grow, low care and spectacular when massed
Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Alba' (English Bluebells) is a vigorous, bulbous perennial producing small clumps of linear, strap-shaped leaves from which rise tall stems bearing arching, one-sided racemes of 4-16 strongly sweetly scented, nodding, narrowly tubular, bell-shaped, pure white flowers. Blooming heartily from mid to late spring, English Bluebells go dormant by early summer. Easy to grow, low care, and spectacular when massed, they are a reliable addition to the landscape, where they will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. Bluebells make an attractive ornamental addition to woodland gardens or sites in semi-shade.
- Typically forms spreading clumps up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm).
- Easy to grow, this plant is rarely affected by pests or diseases and is resistant to deer and rodents! Just plant it and forget about it!
- Plant in average, moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Tolerates full shade.
- This charming naturalizer provides color and contrast to the woodland garden and naturalized areas. Spectacular when planted in large drifts. Perfect as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses. Great as cut flowers too!
- Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe, keep shaded, and do not allow to dry out. Alternatively, remove offsets in the summer.
- Eating may cause severe discomfort
- Native to Western Europe
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Hyacinthoides – Bluebells, Scilla – Squills |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spacing | 4″ – 6″ (10cm – 15cm) |
| Depth | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |