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Native Bluebell Autumn Bulbs – JB1024

Native Bluebell bulbs with fragrant violet-blue bell-shaped flowers. Perfect for autumn planting, woodland gardens, meadows, and shaded borders.

The Native Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) is one of Britain’s most treasured wildflowers, renowned for its fragrant, violet-blue, bell-shaped blooms. Perfect for naturalising, these hardy perennials thrive in woodland gardens, shaded areas, and wildflower meadows.

Planting in autumn creates a breathtaking spring carpet of blue that returns year after year, supporting bees and butterflies while adding authentic charm to your landscape. Their vibrant colour, sweet fragrance, and naturalising habit make them a must-have for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting spring beauty.

  • Plant dormant Native Bluebell bulbs in autumn, typically from late September to November.
  • Plant bulbs at a depth of 7–10 cm, spacing them 10–15 cm apart.
  • Choose a shaded or semi-shaded location, such as woodland areas, under trees, or along garden edges.
  • Plant in moist, well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
  • Water after planting to help establish roots.
  • Once established, bulbs are low maintenance and naturalise easily over time.
  • Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering to nourish bulbs for the following season.
  • Fully hardy in UK gardens, no winter protection required.

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Height 20–30 cm, ideal for underplanting and naturalised drifts
Usage Suitable for borders, flower beds, woodland gardens, meadows, and containers
Flower Colour & Form Violet-blue, fragrant, bell-shaped blooms
Flowering Period Spring, producing one of the earliest colourful displays

Core species, colours and flowering period

Location overview Suitable for both sheltered and open positions
Hardiness Fully hardy, suitable for UK gardens.
Soil type Moist, well-drained soil, tolerant of most types
Spacing 10–15 cm apart
Moisture Prefers consistently moist soil, particularly during the growing and flowering period, but avoid waterlogged conditions

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