Hyacinthoides (English bluebells) - White - 7 bulbs p-pack

Hyacinthoides spend most of the year as bulbs underground in ancient woodlands, only emerging to flower and leaf from early spring. This early spring flowering allows them to make the most of the sunlight that is still able to make it to their forest floor habitat and attracts the attention of plenty of pollinating insects. Family name: Asparagaceae Common name: English bluebells, wood hyacinth Sun Exposure: Semi-shade Planting time: March to April Flowering time: July to September Active growth: March to June Dormancy time: November to February Lifting time: March Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): True bulb Mature height: 25cm Planting depth: 5cm Planting spacing: 9cm Lowest temperature: -15°C Watering frequency: Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn't rained. Position and soil: Plant in rich, moisture-retentive and friable soil. Work compost into soil to a depth of about 30cm. Suitable for growing in containers. Mulch with compost.