🌸 Scilla nutans (10 bulbs) – English bluebell and wild hornbeam ✨ Suggested by Van Noort
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient spring forests with Scilla nutans , the true bluebell typical of English glades. Its clusters of purplish-blue bells , falling gracefully on one side of the stem, provide a soft texture, natural movement , and a poetic blue glow from April-May. 💙🌿
Ideal for naturalization in light undergrowth , at the base of trees , or in shaded borders , it multiplies slowly , establishes itself deeply, and returns each year with even more grace .
Very rustic, maintenance-free , and fully adapted to ecological gardens , it is a true jewel of simplicity and natural beauty.
🌱 Plant characteristics
📏 Height : 20 to 30 cm (8" to 12")
☀️ Exposure : Partial shade to light shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, spring pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Moderate (cool soil in spring)
📍 Ideal soil : Humiferous, slightly acidic, well drained
📦 Quantity : 10 bulbs
🌸 Planting and growing Scilla nutans
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the frost.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Perfect for light undergrowth , shade borders , or naturalized garden corners .
✔️ In pots: Less common, but possible in deep, rustic pots , to be kept cool in winter.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 12 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 8 to 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then depending on the spring weather
💡 Gardening tip : For a natural effect, plant in groups of 15 to 30 bulbs in the ground, and let them reseed freely 🌱
🌿 Maintenance of Scilla nutans
💦 Watering : Not necessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : None needed, grows well in ordinary soil
✂️ Pruning : Let the leaves wither naturally
❄️ Wintering : No care required, perfectly hardy
💡 Why choose Scilla nutans?
✅ Drooping purplish-blue bells typical of wild hyacinths
✅ Ideal for undergrowth, English gardens or naturalized scenes
✅ Very rustic, maintenance-free, and compatible with ecological gardens
✅ Brings an ambiance of mystical forest and wild poetry
✨ Create an enchanting English undergrowth with scilla nutans, brought to you by Van Noort — perfect for soft shaded corners , path edges or nature-inspired gardens . ✨
🌿 Pair with wood anemones, ferns, pink or white bluebells , for a lively and magical forest scene 😍