How to Plant English Bluebell Bulbs

Overview

English bluebells are known scientifically as Hyacinthoides non-scripta. They bloom with blue, bell-shaped flowers in the spring and the blooms can last up to three weeks. English bluebells are perennials, and each year the bulbs multiply and spread, creating a more dramatic effect on the landscape. The bluebells are often used as a ground cover, or planted between rocks in rock gardens. For a burst of spring color splash, plant them along side daffodil bulbs.

Step 1

Set your English bluebell bulbs in the ground in the fall, from mid-October to mid-November.

Step 2

Select a garden site that has moist soil and light shade.

Step 3

Loosen the soil up to eight inches deep with a rototiller or a shovel and hoe.

Step 4

Put two inches of compost on top of the loose soil and then work it in with the hoe.

Step 5

Plant the English bluebell bulbs to a depth of four inches, and allow six inches of space between the bulbs. Once the bulbs are inserted, make sure they are covered with soil.