Native English Bluebell Seeds. Bluebell Flowers are dark violet-blue
occasionally white or pink, drooping at the tip, and having a rich scent. Much
sought after as cut flowers. Bluebell Habitat woodlands often as a thick carpet
of flowers, hedges, coastal cliffs. Sow seeds rather than plant bulbs to help
conserve our Bluebell woods. Native British Bluebell seeds.
Flowers in spring - Nectar plant
for bees, moths, butterflies and hoverflies.
Sow seed in Autumn frost or snow following sowing aids germination.
Cover the seed lightly , winter will break the seed dormancy , seeds
germinate in the spring
Bluebell seedusually requires
stratification. it can be sown in situ, but it is usually more economical to
sow it in a coldframe frame. If sown thinly, the seedlings can be left in their
pots for the first year, though give them regular liquid feeds to make sure
that they get sufficient nutrient.
After a year growing Prick out the seedlings about 3 to a pot and grow
on for 1 - 2 more years before planting out into their permanent positions when
they are dormant
Germination can take up to 6 months
Suited to shady woodland areas . Bluebells prefer a shady site and are
ideal for planting under deciduous trees. Plant in autumn/early winter .
Bluebells will tolerate most soils Plant in naturalistic drifts 10cm deep and
at 10cm intervals.
Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the grass until after the
leaves have died back.
Plants will start to flower in their second year and from then on should
start to self seed and gradually form the traditional 'carpet' After they have
formed a carpet you can divide plants in June to August Once they have
established themselves They quickly spread to form large clumps - remove the
faded flowerheads to prevent the plant from becoming invasive
Please note this plant is poisonous including
the bulbs - all parts of the plant may irritate skin on contact, and may cause
severe discomfort if ingested.
