Spanish bluebell
Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Offsets,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Purple blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Spanish bluebell should be watered regularly to ensure its continued growth. When watering, make sure the soil is evenly moist, but not soaking wet. During the hot summer months, it is best to water Spanish bluebell once a week, allowing the top soil to dry slightly between watering. During the cooler winter months, it is sufficient to water every 2 weeks. If planting Spanish bluebell in containers, check the soil for moisture more often since the soil drains quickly in such situations.
sunlight
Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior') thrive best in indirect sunlight or partial shade. To promote flowering, they should receive a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of bright light each day — but no more than 7 or 8 hours of direct sunlight. The best time to provide sunshine is in the morning or evening, when the intensity of the sun’s rays is not as strong. The plant should be moved out of the hottest hours of the day to stay healthy and to ensure the quality of the flowers.
pruning
Pruning for Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior') should be done in the late spring (April or May) after the leaves turn yellow. Pruning should be done lightly or moderately, removing any top or side shoots that are too tall or have dead or diseased foliage. This should be done while allowing enough foliage to remain to give the plant a full, natural look. It is important to remove any dead, diseased or split stems that may cause problems with growth later. Deadheading, or removal of spent flower heads and seed heads, should also be done at this time to prevent the spread of disease and promote new flower growth.
