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Everdon Stubbs is a lovely place to explore with winding paths through areas of woodland and more open glades and rides. This is a great location to enjoy carpets of bluebells in late April and May. It is also home to rare wild daffodils and many other spring woodland flowers. Bulbs should be planted with the root side down. If planted the wrong way around, they will not grow. Push the bulbs into the soil a few inches down and cover with soil. If you want to stop your bluebells from spreading or keep the plant looking neat, flowers can be deadheaded regularly before they set seed. If you want to propagate from seed, only deadhead flowers in the first weeks of blooming, leaving the last flowers on the plant.

The bluebells in Northern Ireland are found in a range of locations including wooded areas and wild cliff-top headlands. They flower at a similar time to central England, but those on exposed cliff tops can be battered by the stiff sea breezes. Tollymore Forest Park, County Down a b " Hyacinthoides nonscripta - (L.) Chouard. ex Rothm". Plants for a Future . Retrieved March 27, 2012. In contrast, the bolder, more regimented Spanish bluebell ( Hyacinthoides hispanica)is a darker colour with tubular flowers and no scent. These are found in gardens across the country. Bluebell season in the UK runs from April into May with it washing across the country in a wave of colour. The bluebells last for just a few weeks so making the most of the bluebell season is essential. There is nothing better than a bluebell walk in an ancient woodland as they start to emerge. Wherever you are in the UK it is possible to find a bluebell walk and this guide will provide some of the most stunning locations across the UK. This is just an introduction to get your adventures started, there are too many bluebell woods to even begin to include them all. Hyacinthoides non-scripta / ˌ h aɪ ə s ɪ n ˈ θ ɔɪ d iː z n ɒ n ˈ s k r ɪ p t ə/ (formerly Endymion non-scriptus or Scilla non-scripta) is a bulbous perennial plant, found in Atlantic areas from north-western Spain to Great Britain, Ireland and associated islands, and also frequently used as a garden plant. It is known in English as the common bluebell or simply bluebell, a name which is used in Scotland to refer to the harebell, Campanula rotundifolia. In spring, H.non-scripta produces a nodding, one-sided inflorescence of 5–12 tubular, sweet-scented violet–blue flowers, with strongly recurved tepals, and 3–6 long, linear, basal leaves.a b Jill Duchess of Hamilton; Penny Hart; John Simmons (2006). " Hyacinthoides non-scripta, bluebell". The Gardens of William Morris. Frances Lincoln. p.131. ISBN 978-0-7112-2609-8. Wild Bluebell – our version of the popular designer scent. Similar in style and identity to this famous designer fragrance, our dupe is the highest quality available

It’s important to keep these two plants away from each other, or they will hybridize to form Hyacinthoides ×massartiana. Propagation In common with other members of their genus, bluebells - particularly their bulbs - are normally considered to be toxic. Bluebells synthesise a wide range of chemicals with potential medicinal properties: they contain at least 15 biologically active compounds that may provide them with protection against insects and animals. Certain extracts – water-soluble pyrrolidine alkaloids – are similar to compounds tested for use in combating HIV and cancer. [33] [34] The bulbs of bluebells are used in folk medicine as a remedy for leucorrhoea, and as a diuretic or styptic, [35] while the sap can be used as an adhesive. [31] [35] Muncaster Castle is much more than just a bluebell walk and is an easy place to see bluebells in the northwest of England. This haunted castle was built on Roman remains in the 13th Century and has been owned by the current family since 1208, if not longer. Hyacinthoides non-scripta (L.) Chouard ex Rothm., jacinthe des bois". La biodiversité en Wallonie (in French) . Retrieved April 6, 2012. Close to Loch Ness is one of the best surviving ancient woodlands in Europe. This small woodland couldn’t be further from the tourist bustle of nearby Drumnadrochit and Urquhart Castle. Tree species include alder, ash, bird cherry and white willow which start to blossom at about the same time as the bluebells.

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This is the perfect warm-up walk before starting the higher peaks in the surrounding area. As with any walking in the Lake District make sure you have a map and a plan. Muncaster Castle and Gardens This stunning bluebell walk is located on the grounds of an 18 th century mansion with landscaped This forest is well known for its stunning bluebell display. It is an ancient woodland and was once compared to the New Forest in Hampshire for its size and quality of timber. J. E. Raven (2000). Plants and Plant Lore in Ancient Greece. Oxford: Leopard Head Press. pp.26–27. ISBN 978-0-904920-40-6. Essentially, you can plant this bulb in almost any kind of light and it will grow happily. Water English bluebells need more water when they are young, but their need reduces as they grow. To mimic the stunning fields of blue covering European woodlands, mass planting is perfect for bluebells. The soft blue hues create waves of color throughout spring that look even more impressive when bunched together. This is also the easiest look to replicate over a long period of time – simply allow the flowers to spread their seeds and you should have a blooming blue bed in a couple of years’ time.