Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

Also Known As

Endymion campanulatus
Endymion hispanicus
Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica
Hyacinthoides racemosa
Hyacinthus hispanica rosea
Scilla campanulata
Scilla hispanica
Spanish Bluebell
Wood Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' plant details

Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Straight flower stalks encircled by soft pink 3/4" blooms, plants happy in a wide variety of settings and outstanding naturalizers - there are so many compelling reasons to choose Spanish bluebells.

By: Leafari

Close to H. 'Non-Scriptus' but more robust with erect and more open flowers, hybrids between the two are common, and many named forms exist.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Garden photo gallery of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' flower by Leafari

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Gardening facts about Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' plant

How to Grow Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy

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Hyacinthoides hispanica

aka Endymion campanulatus, Endymion hispanicus, Hyacinthoides non-scripta subsp. hispanica, Scilla campanulata, Scilla hispanica, White Spanish Bluebell