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19 November 2008

English Bluebell

Hyacinthoides non-scripta

Genus: Hyacinthoides
Species: non-scripta

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Category: Bulbs, Corms & Tubers

Height: 0.30 m (30 cm)
Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm)

Form: Bulb
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Light shade
Soil Type: Moderately nutritious, moist but well drained.

Found growing wild throughout the U.K. Hyacinthoides non-scripta should only be purchased from a reputable supplier who can guarantee that stock has not been removed from the wild for retail. It grows in woodland, forming clumps and often colonising vast areas. Hyacinthoides non-scripta is a perennial bulb, it has long mid-green leaves. During mid-late spring, bell-shaped light blue flowers are produced on upright spikes.

 


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