{"product_id":"col-bulb-sci-nut-blu-bel-25","title":"Hyacinthoides 'Nutans' (English Bluebell) – Scented Violet-Blue Spring Flower (Bag of 25 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish bluebells are one of the best-loved spring bulbs for shady gardens, with nodding spikes of scented violet-blue bells. You get 25 dry bulbs in a bag, ready to plant in autumn. They are not growing plants. The photos show the flowers in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyacinthoides, the English bluebell, flowers from late winter into spring and is fully hardy in the UK. It spreads into drifts over the years, which makes it a good choice for woodland borders, underplanting trees and shrubs, shady corners and grassy banks. The narrow, strap-like leaves die back naturally after flowering. The flowers are scented and bees visit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs 8-10cm deep with the pointed tip facing up and 8-10cm apart. For the most natural look, scatter them and plant them where they land in informal drifts. They also grow well in pots. Water them in after planting and leave the foliage to die back naturally after flowering, so the bulbs build strength for the following year. Beyond that they need very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are harmful if eaten. Keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Bluebell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyacinthoides spp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 25-40cm tall, spreading into drifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, arching flower stems above narrow strap-like leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland gardens, shady borders, underplanting trees and shrubs, naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, mid-green, dying back after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68152659673308,"sku":"COL-BULB-SCI-NUT-BLU-BEL-25","price":11.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_8c3a50b5-cd5e-4c5a-909d-773809601a33.png?v=1794155063","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-bulb-sci-nut-blu-bel-25","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}