We're offering you a 25 or 50 English Bluebell In The Green for £9.99, saving you up to 55% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £21.98 (correct as of 16.03.2026).

Transform Your Garden with Native English Bluebells

Add a touch of classic British woodland to your outdoor space with Hyacinthoides non-scripta, the true English Bluebell. These perennial bulbs are cherished for their nodding, violet-blue blooms and subtle fragrance that fills the spring air. Each purchase includes either 25 or 50 bulbs 'in the green', ensuring rapid establishment and a reliable display.

Why Choose English Bluebells?

• Breathtaking Spring Colour: Enjoy dense carpets of blue from April through May.
• Supports Biodiversity: Bluebells provide an early nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
• Naturalises Beautifully: Once planted, these bulbs multiply every year, enhancing woodland borders, shady beds, and wild gardens.
• Low Effort, High Reward: Plant 'in the green' bulbs after flowering (typically late spring) for best results. Minimal maintenance is required once established.

Planting & Care Guide

• Best Planting Time: Plant bulbs 'in the green' immediately upon receipt, ideally between March and May after flowering.
• Location: Prefers partial to full shade—perfect beneath deciduous trees or along woodland edges.
• Soil Requirements: Grows best in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH (pH 5.5–7.0).
• Caring Tips: Water during dry spells in the first season. Allow foliage to die back naturally—this feeds next year's blooms. No pruning required.
• Mature Height & Spread: Reaches up to 30cm tall; forms spreading colonies over time.
• Companion Plants: Pairs beautifully with ferns, primroses (Primula vulgaris) and wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) for an authentic woodland effect.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these bluebells?
  The best time is immediately after flowering, typically March–May when supplied 'in the green'.
• How fast do they spread?
  You'll see more flowers each spring as bulbs multiply naturally—expect noticeable clumps within a few years.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  A moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal for English Bluebells.