Virginia Bluebells
brendainva
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Virginia Bluebells and zone 5/6?
Comments (21)FWIW, Mine are planted at the base of oak trees. They grow and multiply, but slowly. I'm not sure I would call them "flourishing", but having never planted them elsewhere, or, for that matter, having never even seen them in anyone else's garden, I don't know how to compare mine to others planted in different situations. Just this year I noticed about half a dozen new plants, a bit farther away from the originals, and they too have seeded - and are growing - under other oak trees. I do believe oaks are easier to plant under than other trees, so I don't know if that should be taken into account. Dee...See MoreHow do I plant virginia bluebell bare roots?
Comments (4)Good question. I have big groups of them, but I always transplant mine in the spring when I can see them, with the leaves of course sticking above the ground. I just went out and poked around gently where I know they are, and couldn't find any sign of them (I didn't go more than half an inch deep) but I know they have a root kind of like a carrot. I think I would spit the difference, and plant the crowns aboout an inch deep. You could try some at ground level and some deeper, see what happens. They are wildflowers, they may just pull themselves where they need to be....See MoreVirginia Bluebells?
Comments (14)It is the most beautiful spring ephemeral, isn't it? If you plant Priumula veris and Primula vulgaris nearby they will bloom at the same time and complement each other very nicely. I let my Mertensia set seed and spread on its own. Now it has spread all over my garden. It is a wonderful sight in spring....See MoreVirginia Bluebells in SUN
Comments (0)Hi, Limited availability of Virginia bluebells resulted in me ordering some now - late for spring planting. They will be delivered soon. 1) In general - what happens to Virginia Bluebells planted in Sun locations? Will they just have short bloom time each spring, or will they die and not naturalize? 2) Given I will be planting late (mid June), should I just abandon effort and see if I can re-find some for fall? I am in z7 Virginia. Hot summers. thanks, growitnow...See Moremeldy_nva
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