Scilla – Woodland Blue Bells – 5 Bulbs

Hyacinthoides hispanica

Dainty midnight blue flowers. Easy to grow. Great planted in pots/containers but also works well in the garden. Makes a wonderful cut flower.

Height: 30-45cm

Planting Time: Plant from March onwards

Depth: Plant 10cm deep.

Flowering: Spring.

Positioning: Will do best in a shaded area, or in a position that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.

Soil: A well drained organically rich soil is best.

Cultivation: Work compost or rotted animal manure through the soil before planting, this will increase fertility and improve drainage. Can be left in the ground undisturbed for years to naturalise or lifted if the clumps become to thick. Wait till the foliage dies back then lift and store in a cool, well ventilated, dry environment ready to replant the following season.

General Information: Suitable for temperate and Mediterranean climates. Does best in cooler
climates with temperatures down to 0°C.

Watering: Requires regular soakings in spring, but during summer can be kept dry.

Fertilising: Work compost, leaf meld or rotted manure through the soil before planting, this will
increase fertility and improve drainage, then
fertilise every winter when foliage appears. Soil: Well drained, rich in organic matter.

Lifting & Storage: Generally a carefree plant that you can forget about, Spanish Bells enjoy
being left to thicken into clumps. Digging may be necessary every 2-3 years or so to divide
clumps into smaller groups. If digging is required do so in January.

Pests: Pests and disease are rare.

Tips: To tell which way to plant them, look for scales folded around each other, this is the top
and should be planted
with the top facing up. Once you have planted them, add a 10cm thick layer of mulch to
insulate. Each spring remove
spent flower stems. One of the latest Spring flowering bulbs.