Product description

Propagating native Bluebells from seed is the ideal method for creating a truly wild and naturalised planting. While it is a project that requires significant patience, the resulting colony is more resilient and genetically diverse than one planted from bulbs. The eventual reward is a magnificent swathe of the beloved nodding, violet-blue flowers, filling the air with their delicate scent, but be prepared for flowering to take several years to achieve.

To begin, sow the seeds onto the surface of a pot filled with a well-draining, loam-based compost and cover them with a thin layer of grit. These seeds possess a natural dormancy that must be broken by a prolonged cold, damp period. The most effective method is to label the pot and place it outside in a protected spot, like a cold frame or against a shaded wall, where it will be exposed to natural weather cycles while being kept consistently moist.

The first signs of growth may take a long time to appear and will resemble fine blades of grass. It is vital to leave these delicate seedlings undisturbed in their pot for at least two full growth cycles, allowing each one to form a tiny bulb underground. Once these bulblets have developed and the leaves have died back after their second or third cycle, they can be carefully planted out into their permanent home in dappled shade with moisture-retentive, soil.

Please Note: The image(s) shown are for illustrative purposes only. The listed number of seeds is an approximate value and packet size may vary slightly.