bluebell

How to Grow and Care for bluebell

bluebell · Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Also known as: bell bottle; bluebottle; calver keys; common English bluebell; cover keys; crake feet; crow bells; crow leek; cuckooflower; culver keys; dog leek; dog's leek; English bluebell; fairy flower; harebell; single gussies; spreading bluebell; squill; wild hyacinth; wood bells

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing bluebell

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out

How to Water bluebell?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bluebell?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bluebell?

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What Soil Is Best for bluebell?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bluebell?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize bluebell?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune bluebell?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate bluebell?

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 summer

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How to Transplant bluebell?

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How to Care for bluebell in Winter?

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How to Plant bluebell?

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out

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How to Repot bluebell?

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How to Harvest bluebell?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of bluebell

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About bluebell

Attributes of bluebell

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginWestern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Family
Asparagaceae
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