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    Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'

    Also Known As

    • Scilla campanulata
    • Spanish Bluebell

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 15"-18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Perhaps you've seen the bluebell glens in England or pictures of these lovely places. These Spanish bluebells are their taller, more floriferous cousins.

    By: Leafari

    Rugged and fool-proof, this easy classic thrives virtually everywhere. "The stately Spanish bluebell is found in all old Southern gardens," Elizabeth Lawrence wrote, and it's hardy north to zone 5, too (or even 3, some say!). 'Excelsior' dates back back to 1906 and is the most vigorous and floriferous form. A.k.a. wood hyacinth, squill, late spring blooming, 15-18", zones 5a-8b(10bWC)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' plant

    How to Grow Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • 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

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica flower by Leafari
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    Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

    Scientific Name: Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea'

    aka 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

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Rosea' flower by Leafari
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    Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Alba'

    aka Alba English Bluebells

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Alba' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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    Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue'

    aka Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Bakkum Blue', Bakkum Blue English Bluebells

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-9a

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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