Wild Bluebell – our version of the popular designer scent. Similar in style and identity to this famous designer fragrance, our dupe is the highest quality available Woodland plants". Field Studies Council. 2009. Archived from the original on June 26, 2018 . Retrieved April 22, 2012. Despite the wide distribution of H.non-scripta, it reaches its greatest densities in Britain and Ireland, [9] where " bluebell woods" (woodland with the understory dominated by H.non-scripta in spring) are a familiar sight. H.non-scripta is found throughout Britain and Ireland, with the exception of the northern Outer Hebrides ( Lewis and Harris), Orkney and Shetland, [8] and it is estimated that 25%–50% of all common bluebells may be found in Britain and Ireland. [16] This is a simple location to see bluebells with no facilities outside of the small visitors centre. Bluebell Walks in Wales Hyacinthoides non-scripta is not protected under international law, such as CITES or the EU Habitats Directive. [25]

Republic of Ireland". Botanical Society of the British Isles. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019 . Retrieved March 28, 2012. Allen J. Coombes (1985). The Collingridge Dictionary of Plant Names. Collingridge. ISBN 978-0-600-35770-4. If you want to stop your bluebells from spreading or keep the plant looking neat, flowers can be deadheaded regularly before they set seed. If you want to propagate from seed, only deadhead flowers in the first weeks of blooming, leaving the last flowers on the plant.Hyacinthoides non-scripta / ˌ h aɪ ə s ɪ n ˈ θ ɔɪ d iː z n ɒ n ˈ s k r ɪ p t ə/ (formerly Endymion non-scriptus or Scilla non-scripta) is a bulbous perennial plant, found in Atlantic areas from north-western Spain to Great Britain, Ireland and associated islands, and also frequently used as a garden plant. It is known in English as the common bluebell or simply bluebell, a name which is used in Scotland to refer to the harebell, Campanula rotundifolia. In spring, H.non-scripta produces a nodding, one-sided inflorescence of 5–12 tubular, sweet-scented violet–blue flowers, with strongly recurved tepals, and 3–6 long, linear, basal leaves. a b Richard Mabey (1996). Flora Britannica. London: Sinclair-Stevenson. pp.412–416. ISBN 978-1-85619-377-1. However, if you’d like to plant your bluebell seeds in another part of the garden, you can simply collect the seeds when they are ready and replant them. Replicate natural propagation by sprinkling the seeds over well-composted soiland keeping the area cool until germination. If planting in pots, you can also start the seeds in trays. You may also have heard of the Virginia bluebell, native to North America. While it may share a common name, the Virginia bluebell is a completely different plant, known as Mertensiavirginica. Pests and Diseases Bluebells are hardly ever bothered by pests or diseases.

Invasive and aggressive they pollinate with the native bluebell. It would be a disaster to lose one of our beautiful native flowers to a similar but totally uninvited guest in our ancient woodlands. Bluebell season in the UK runs from April into May with it washing across the country in a wave of colour. The bluebells last for just a few weeks so making the most of the bluebell season is essential. There is nothing better than a bluebell walk in an ancient woodland as they start to emerge. Wherever you are in the UK it is possible to find a bluebell walk and this guide will provide some of the most stunning locations across the UK. This is just an introduction to get your adventures started, there are too many bluebell woods to even begin to include them all. Many species make the woods their habitat, from rare beetles, birds and dormice to large mammals like deer and badger. A circular walk will take you through a Beech plantation, heathland and around Powdermill Reservoir for a range of beautiful scenery. Recommended by The Travel Bunny Micheldever Woods, Hampshire The name Tollymore comes from ‘Tulaigh Mhór’, meaning large hill or mound and it is in the surrounding hills that the River Shimna starts before passing through the forest. a b Fred Rumsey. " Hyacinthoides non-scripta (British bluebell) > Distribution and ecology". Species of the day. Natural History Museum. Archived from the original on February 21, 2012 . Retrieved March 25, 2012.Cheddar Gorge is the deepest gorge in England and the wooded sides are full of bluebells in the spring. While the woodlands around the village have a small number of bluebells it is better to head onto the Mendip Hills at the top of the gorge.

There are also some mutations to the bluebells and you will sometimes see white or pink bluebells. These are a special treat within the mass of blue that is commonly seen. Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta species action plan" (PDF). Caerphilly County Borough Council . Retrieved March 29, 2012. When planting in containers, you also have the luxury of moving the plant to different lighting conditions depending on performance. Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm., English bluebell". PLANTS Profile. United States Department of Agriculture . Retrieved March 30, 2012. Almost half the world’s bluebells are found in the UK and they are rare in other parts of the world.

Introduced species can become naturalised in the UK without much cause for concern. However, as with the Spanish bluebell, their effects are not always so benign, so be careful if you prefer non-native varieties in your planting as species can easily escape – it’s best to dispose of cuttings or bulbs carefully and never plant anything in the wild.