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Hyacinthoides hispanica


Spanish Bluebell, Wood Hyacinth




Origin:  SW Europe, North Africa.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hyacinthoides
Species
hispanica
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
Synonyms
Endymion nonscriptus
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
1a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-40 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)
-40 - 20
Height
20 - 40 cm
Spread
7 - 15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
Cultivation
Grows in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade.
Growth
Fast
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.
Pests
No serious insect or disease problems.
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.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Propagate by division of bulb offsets.
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