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How to grow bluebells<\/h2>\n
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Where to grow bluebells in the garden<\/h3>\n
English bluebells are woodland<\/a> plants, so like humus-rich, moist soil. In the garden, you can grow English bluebells under deciduous trees or shrubs<\/a>, under hedges<\/a> or naturalised in grass \u2013 they are more suitable for meadow<\/a>-style plantings rather than lawns, as their foliage doesn\u2019t die back until later in the year.<\/p>\n
When to plant bluebells<\/h3>\n
Be sure to buy bluebells from a reputable supplier. Some bluebells sold as English bluebells are actually Spanish ones.<\/p>\n
Planting bluebell bulbs<\/h4>\n
You can plant bluebell bulbs in autumn \u2013 plant 10-15cm deep and 15cm apart.<\/p>\n
Planting bluebells in the green<\/h4>\n
However it\u2019s best to establish bluebells by buying freshly lifted plants \u2018in the green\u2019 \u2013 ordered online or by mail order and planted just after flowering in spring. Plant them at the same depth as they were before \u2013 obvious from where the foliage begins to turn white.<\/p>\n
Propagating bluebells<\/h3>\n
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Bluebells self seed. They can also be lifted and divided in summer, but they may not flower the following spring. You can collect seed to sow in late summer \u2013 it will take seven years for the resulting plants to flower.<\/p>\n
What to do with bluebells after flowering<\/h3>\n
Leave the foliage of bluebells to die back naturally \u2013 this will feed next year\u2019s bulbs. Do not tread on the plants, as this can damage them. They can take several years to recover.<\/p>\n
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Planting bluebell bulbs<\/h4>\nYou can plant bluebell bulbs in autumn \u2013 plant 10-15cm deep and 15cm apart.<\/p>\n

What to do with bluebells after flowering<\/h3>\nLeave the foliage of bluebells to die back naturally \u2013 this will feed next year\u2019s bulbs. Do not tread on the plants, as this can damage them. They can take several years to recover.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n

Planting bluebell bulbs<\/h4>\n
You can plant bluebell bulbs in autumn \u2013 plant 10-15cm deep and 15cm apart.<\/p>\n