Bluebells
€7.95
Native Irish Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) is offered here as a pot of approximately 10 bulbs, ready to plant. One of Ireland's best-loved woodland wildflowers, it sends up arching stems of nodding, violet-blue bell-shaped flowers, all held to one side of the stem, in mid to late spring, reaching around 20-40 cm in height. Left undisturbed, it will slowly spread into beautiful drifts over the years. The flowers are an important early nectar source for bees and other woodland pollinators. Naturalising readily under deciduous trees and shrubs, native bluebells are ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders and food forest understories in Irish and UK gardens.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant bulbs in autumn in partial shade or dappled woodland light, in moist, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or leaf mould. They thrive beneath deciduous trees, catching spring sunshine before the canopy closes over. Water during dry spells in the first season to help bulbs settle in. Once established, little care is needed; let foliage die back naturally after flowering rather than cutting it early, as this feeds the bulb for next year. Over time, bulbs multiply to form dense woodland carpets.
