Hyacinthoides hispanica 'White City' (Spanish bluebell 'White City')

Cultivation

Plant 8 cm deep in late summer or early autumn in any moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that does not dry out. Best in dappled shade but tolerates full sun. Usually goes dormant by early summer. Tolerates drought and dry, sandy soil. Tends to spread quickly, forming a large colony over time.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Underplanting, Woodland

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers are fragrant.

Toxicity

Eating may cause severe discomfort.