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Hyacinthoides hispanica

Hyacinthoides hispanica
Spanish bluebell, wood hyacinth

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Be careful with this extremely invasive hyacinth, I'm wondering how to get rid of it despite the beautiful blue carpet it creates in spring. It has gradually taken over the entire garden, to the detriment of other species, and its hundreds of bulbs are impossible to remove once it has settled in. I do not recommend planting it in the garden; it is better to choose the native bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) instead.

Laurence, 18/03/2024

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This wild bluebell is a perennial bulb that offers a beautiful spring flowering, in the form of trailing bell-shaped flowers, ranging from blue to lilac with blue anthers, lighter, less upturned, and larger than those of the common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta). They emerge from a clump of large, strap-shaped, bright green leaves. Easy to grow in partial shade, it readily naturalizes in the garden in ordinary soil.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Hyacinthoides hispanica, also known as the Spanish Bluebell or Spanish Squill, is a botanical species often confused with the Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), which is native to our woodlands. This hardy and tolerant wildflower originates from Spain and Portugal, and has naturalized in many countries. It is a perennial bulb that offers a charming spring flowering, with drooping bell-shaped flowers in a light blue-lilac colour and blue anthers. They emerge from a cluster of large strap-shaped leaves, displaying a beautiful fresh green and glossy colour. Give this prolific plant plenty of space as it forms large and beautifully blooming colonies in spring.

 

The Endymion hispanicus, another accepted name for the Spanish Bluebell, is a bulbous plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family (subfamily Hyacinthaceae), native to southwestern Europe and North Africa. Its natural habitat includes forest edges, fallow land, and deciduous woodlands (beech, oak, and chestnut), always in partial shade and in soils that remain slightly moist. It is a prolific species, widely naturalized in France, where it competes and readily hybridizes with our Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), which thrives in the same environments. In some regions, it tends to outcompete it.

 Anchored by a tall and narrow bulb deeply planted in the soil, the Spanish Bluebell multiplies through numerous stolons, eventually forming dense clumps of lanceolate leaves that are 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20in) long and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) wide at the base, wider than those of the Common Bluebell. Flowering stems emerge from late April to June depending on the climate. They rise to 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) and bear clusters of 4 to 16 slightly flared bell-shaped flowers, with little to no recurvature at the tips. The flowers are distributed somewhat all around the stem, unlike those of the Common Bluebell, which are all located on the same side of the stem. The flowering is followed by the formation of globose fruits, while the leaves wither and collapse onto the ground. The seeds are lobed once all the above-ground parts have dried. Naturalizing both through its trailing rhizomes and spontaneous seedlings, the Spanish Bluebell is capable of covering the ground of an entire woodland.

 

The Spanish Bluebell offers the magnificent spectacle of its flowering, planted en masse in the wilder areas of the garden, where it can spread freely. It is perfect for edging a shaded pathway, lining a wall supporting a fence gate, or enhancing the ground under a cluster of deciduous bushes. It complements the fresh blue colour of broom flowers, accentuates the blooming of flowering almond and cherry trees, creating a magnificent display at little cost. It can also be paired with white, pink, or red tulips and botanical narcissus.

 

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Hyacinthoides hispanica  (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time March to May
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Hyacinthoides

Species

hispanica

Family

Hyacinthaceae

Other common names

Spanish bluebell, wood hyacinth

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference8816071

Planting and care

Highly tolerant to soil conditions, the Spanish bluebell prefers well-amended soils, rich in organic matter, ideally clay-loamy and not too dry. The Hyacinthoides hispanica is planted in September-October at a depth of about 15 cm (6in). This bulbous plant tolerates full shade perfectly, but prefers partial shade where it will receive some direct sunlight. It is very easy to grow. As soon as the conditions are met, which is very often, it multiplies through its rhizomes and self-seeds spontaneously. Remove faded flower stems if you want to avoid spontaneous sowing. This plant is very sturdy and robust, with no specific enemies or diseases.

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Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Fertile, flexible.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers if you want to limit spontaneous sowings.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time April to May
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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