Description
Plant Bluebells in 1 to 2-gallon containers and cover with up to 3 inches of water. They will grow to a height of approximately 10 inches when planted in sun to part shade. Bluebell seeds can be propagated in greenhouses in spring for planting in early summer. Cuttings may also be taken in late summer and started in heated beds in greenhouses. Move new plants to the pond when the water and air temperatures stabilize above 70°F. Zones 9-11.—> The Bluebell Plant is a beautiful tropical marginal pond plant that provides wonderful visual interest throughout the pond season. Featuring beautiful dark blue/green foliage, the Bluebell Plant is a prolific bloomer that produces charming petunia-like flowers throughout the summer growing season. The Bluebell Plant demonstrates a low mounding growth habit making it a great plant to soften rockwork and other hardscape with lovely greenery. The Bluebell Plant will typically form a mound that is 12″ wide and grows to a height of 18″. However, in favorable conditions the Bluebell Plants can grow larger. The Bluebell Plant is a highly accommodating plant that can thrive in a wide variety of planting conditions. The Bluebell Plant can be located immersed in water, at the water’s edge, or even away from your pond completely and used as a border plant in conventional landscape applications. When planting the Bluebell Plant immersed in water, pot the Bluebell Plant in a 1 to 2-gallon planting container and set the planter in your pond so it is covered by at least 3 inches of water. The Bluebell Plant is not picky about lighting conditions and can thrive in partial shade or sunny conditions. Zones 9-11. Approximate Purchase Size: 12″ to 18″