Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Photo by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Hyacinthoides non-scripta 'Bakkum Blue'
    • Bakkum Blue English Bluebells

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9a

    More Options

    Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' plant details

    Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: cottage garden, fragrant, naturalizing, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The fabled common or English bluebell is much beloved in the UK for forming carpets of blue in bluebell woods across the country. It differs from the more commonly-grown Spanish bluebell (H. hispanica) by having an arching rather than upright stem, darker blue flowers with more recurved petal tips, and a beautiful fragrance. 'Bakkum Blue' is a vivid royal blue form with purple highlights. H. hispanica and H. non-scripta readily hybridize so if you have both in your garden, don't allow them to set seed unless you want hybrids.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue' plant

    How to Grow Hyacinthoides x massartiana 'Bakkum Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

    See other plant types of Hyacinthoides for your garden

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior'

    aka Scilla campanulata, Spanish Bluebell

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hyacinthoides hispanica 'Excelsior' flower by Leafari
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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.
    View Plant

    More Options

    +5 more Hyacinthoides
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved