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Where do bluebells originate from?
western Europe
Bluebells are native to western Europe with the UK being a species stronghold. They’re associated with ancient woodland and are often used in combination with other species as a clue that a wood is ancient.
Are bluebells and hyacinths related?
Bluebell flowers are dainty bulbous perennials that provide a profusion of color ranging from deep purple to pinks, whites and blues from April to mid May. Although some confusion may occur from various English and Latin names, most bluebells are also known as wood hyacinths.
What is the Latin name for bluebells?
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Common Bluebell/Scientific names
Are bluebells toxic to dogs?
Bluebell Hyacinthoides Harmful if eaten in quantity. Upset stomach, heart failure, excitability or lethargy. May also cause dermatitis.
What part of a bluebell is poisonous?
All parts of the bluebell plant contain toxic glycocides that are poisonous to humans, dogs, horses and cattle. If any part of the plant is eaten, it can cause serious stomach upset, and if consumed in large quantities, may be fatal. The bulbs are easily mistaken for spring onions or garlic.
What part of bluebells are poisonous to dogs?
All parts of the bluebell pose a risk to dogs, and can even be deadly in large amounts. The function of the heart can be affected, depending on the amount consumed. Diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal problems are also possible side effects.
What did Carl Linnaeus call the Hyacinthoides non scripta?
The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus first described the Hyacinthoides non-scripta in his work, Species Plantarum which was published in 1753. He designated it “non-scripta” which means unlettered or unrecorded to distinguish it from the classical hyacinth. The common bluebell has held many botanical names throughout the years.
Which is the best Hyacinthoides non-scripta flower?
Hyacinthoides non-scripta the British bluebell is perhaps the most recognisable and best loved of our spring flowers.
When do Hyacinthoides Spanish bluebells go dormant?
Naturalizes well by both bulb offsets and self-seeding in optimum growing conditions. Plants go dormant by early summer. Plants of this species (English bluebells) will hybridize with plants of Hyancinthoides hispanica (Spanish bluebells) if planted near each other, resulting in different forms appearing through self-seeding.
When do hyacinths go dormant in the fall?
Plant bulbs about 3-4” deep and 4-6” apart in the fall. Naturalizes well by both bulb offsets and self-seeding in optimum growing conditions. Plants go dormant by early summer.