{"product_id":"scilla-woodland-blue-bells-pack-of-5-bulbs","title":"Scilla Woodland Bluebells (Pack of 5 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eScilla Woodland Bluebells (Pack of 5 Bulbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Hyacinthoides hispanica)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note: These bulbs cannot be shipped to Western Australia or Tasmania due to biosecurity restrictions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBring the charm of a woodland glade into your own Australian garden with Scilla Woodland Bluebells. These elegant spring-flowering bulbs produce arching stems lined with graceful, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a soft lavender-blue that looks stunning when planted beneath trees, along shaded borders, or massed in garden beds. Once established, they will return year after year with bigger and better displays, making them one of the easiest and most rewarding bulbs you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eAlso known as Spanish Bluebells or Woodland Bells, these hardy bulbs belong to the Asparagaceae family and have a long history of gracing European woodland floors and cottage gardens. Each bulb sends up strong, upright flower stalks bearing 12 to 15 pendant, bell-shaped blooms in a clear lavender-blue. The flowers are held above attractive clumps of glossy, strap-shaped, dark green leaves that emerge through winter before the blooms appear in spring. Sourced from Trenton Cottage, a specialist Australian bulb grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBulb count: 5 per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFlower colour: Lavender-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant height: 20 to 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBloom time: August to October (Australian spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNaturalising: Yes, multiplies freely by offsets and self-sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSun requirements: Full sun to part shade, thrives in dappled light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil type: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost or leaf mould\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrost tolerance: Fully frost hardy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ePlant Scilla Woodland Bluebells in autumn, from March to May, while the soil is still warm enough to encourage root development before winter. Choose a position in part shade or dappled light beneath deciduous trees, along fence lines, or in sheltered borders. They will also perform well in full sun in cooler climate zones. Dig holes approximately 10 cm deep and space bulbs 10 to 15 cm apart, with the pointed end facing upward. For a natural, woodland effect, scatter the bulbs across the planting area and plant them where they land. Water in thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around each bulb. These bulbs are equally at home in the ground or in containers, making them an excellent choice for pots and window boxes in shaded courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDuring autumn and winter, natural rainfall is usually sufficient to keep the bulbs hydrated as roots and foliage develop. During the spring-flowering period, provide regular watering to maintain even soil moisture, aiming for approximately one good soak per week if rainfall is low. Reduce watering once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring, as the bulbs enter summer dormancy and prefer drier conditions. Apply a light dressing of complete bulb fertiliser in late winter as the new growth emerges, and again as the foliage dies down, to help the bulbs store energy for the following season. A layer of organic mulch around the planting area will help retain moisture and suppress weeds without smothering the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePruning Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eDo not remove or cut back the foliage after flowering, even when it begins to look untidy. The leaves continue to photosynthesise and channel energy back into the bulb for next year's bloom. Allow the foliage to die back naturally, which typically takes four to six weeks after flowering finishes. Once the leaves have yellowed and collapsed completely, they can be gently removed. If growing Scilla Woodland Bluebells in a lawn, avoid mowing the area until the foliage has fully died back. Every three to four years, you may wish to lift and divide overcrowded clumps during the dormant summer period to maintain vigour and spread them to new areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClimate Zone Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCool and Alpine (ACT, VIC Highlands, NSW Tablelands): \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent results. The cold winter dormancy suits these bulbs perfectly, and they will naturalise freely in woodland settings and shaded garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, coastal NSW): \u003c\/b\u003eReliable performance year after year. Plant in part shade for best results, especially in areas with warm, dry summers. Ideal conditions for naturalising in established garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD): \u003c\/b\u003eVariable performance. Bulbs may benefit from pre-chilling in the refrigerator for six to eight weeks before planting. Choose the coolest, most shaded position available and ensure excellent drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical and Arid (Darwin, Far North QLD): \u003c\/b\u003eNot recommended. These bulbs require a distinct cool winter rest period that tropical and arid climates cannot provide reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 4.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eAll parts of the Scilla Woodland Bluebells plant, including bulbs, stems, leaves, and flowers, are toxic if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, and livestock. Keep bulbs stored safely away from children and pets. Wear gloves when handling bulbs as the sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Do not plant near vegetable gardens where accidental ingestion is a risk. If ingestion occurs, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51837482631480,"sku":"BULB-F-266","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/scilla-woodland-blue-bells-pack-of-5-bulbs-8816617.jpg?v=1772300408","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/scilla-woodland-blue-bells-pack-of-5-bulbs","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}