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Hyacinthoides hispanica

Spanish bluebell

A robust, bulbous perennial to 40cm, with erect, strap-shaped, glossy, green leaves, quickly forming a large clump. The flower spikes are upright, carrying broad, blue, bell-shaped flowers, with blue anthers, all around the stem in spring

Other common names
large bluebell
Spanish squill
see moregreater Spanish bell-flowrd jacinth
Synonyms
Endymion campanulatus
Scilla hispanica
see moreHyacinthoides hispanica blue
Hyacinthoides campanulata
Hyacinthoides hispanica mixed
Scilla campanulata mixed
Scilla campanulata
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asparagaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Hyacinthoides are bulbous perennials with linear to strap-shaped leaves and bell-shaped or star-shaped blue, violet or white flowers in spring

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S Spain to NW Africa

How to grow

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild in NORTHERN IRELAND and the REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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