Hyacinthoides Hispanica 'Blue' Flower Bulbs

Lovely Hyacinthoides Hispanica 'Blue' plants blossom early in the season.  Spanish Bluebells feature bell-shaped flowers that delicately dangle from their stem, with a few flowers per stem.  She is a great naturalizer and will perennialize if her foliage is allowed to die down.  In addition to being beautiful, she is critter resistant.  

For best results she needs full sun, but will let a little shade slide by.  You will want to fertilize your Hyacinthoides Hispanica 'Blue' bulbs when the foliage pushes through the soil in spring with a general low-nitrogen fertilizer.  

Storage . . . Store flower bulbs in a cool dry spot with good air circulation and low humidity until you are ready to plant them.  Most flower bulbs should tolerate temperatures between 38-70 F.  However, you will want to protect them from heat, frost and strong sunlight.  Your flower bulbs should be firm to the touch.

Planting . . . It's best to plant your bulbs in the fall.  Most bulbs require a minimum cold frame of 6 weeks to root properly.  The optimal planting time is when nighttime temperatures are 40-50 degrees.  Flower bulbs hate "wet feet!"  Never plant them in areas with poor drainage or standing water.  Planting bulbs when the soil temperature is too warm is the primary cause of stunted blooms.  Road salt and de-icing compounds are harmful to flower bulbs; avoid areas where plowed snow accumulates.  

Crop rotation is key.  You should avoid planting the same type of flower bulb in the same spot year after year to protect against Rhizoctonia.  

For best results plant your Hyacinthoides Hispanica 'Blue' bulbs 2 (two) times their height into the soil.  Plant flower bulbs firmly in the soil with their pointy end up and basal plate down (not all flower bulbs will right themselves underground).  So, set them up for success!  Avoid areas that do not receive at least half a day of sun.  Plant bulbs away from invasive tree and perennial root systems that can strangle flower bulb roots and compete for nutrition.  

We package our bulbs carefully and ship them quickly from our greenhouse to you. They arrive safely, ready to plant and thrive in your garden!  Detailed planting instructions are included with each purchase.

Ruby Acorn is happy to offer 8/10+ cm Hyacinthoides Hispanica 'Blue' bulbs.  

Type:  Perennial - Blooms Every Year

Growth:  8 - 10 Inches
 
Spread:  2 - 3 Inches

Sun:  Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zone:  4 - 10

Bulb Size: 8/10+ cm

Plant:  Fall, 4 - 5 Inches Deep, Pointed Side Up.  Use Well Drained Soil.

Bloom:  Early Spring

Attracts:  Pollinators, Bees, and Butterflies

Resists:  Deer, Rabbits, and Squirrels