Hyacinthoides hispanica (Spanish Bluebell, Wood Hyacinth)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hyacinthoides |
Species | hispanica |
Synonyms | Endymion nonscriptus |
Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Origin | SW Europe, North Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 -(-7) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
Height | 20 - 40 cm |
Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
ID Characteristic | It is distinguished from the Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) by its paler, larger blue flowers, more erect flower stem (raceme), broader leaves, blue anthers (where the English or Common Bluebell has creamy-white ones) and little or no scent compared to the strong fragrant scent of the northern species. |
Propagation | Propagate by division of bulb offsets. |
Cultivation | Grows in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. |
Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Native to the Iberian Peninsula. Introduced to the UK and has become an invasive species cross pollinating with the native English or common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) producing a hybrid. |