Are bluebells weeds or flowers?

Are bluebells weeds or flowers?

English and Spanish bluebells may seem like the novice gardener's dream: a beautiful flower, easy to grow and willing to spread and fill in bare spots of land. Unfortunately, Spanish bluebells are so eager to spread, they're often considered weeds.

How do you keep bluebells from spreading?

The only solution is to dig out every scrap of bulb and then to remove the flower heads of any that do grow as soon as they have flowered, to stop the spread of seed.

How do I get rid of bluebells?

0:160:00How do I get rid of invasive Spanish bluebells? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo the best way to get rid of them is to Foulke them out of the soil to remove the bulbs. But it'llMoreSo the best way to get rid of them is to Foulke them out of the soil to remove the bulbs. But it'll probably take a couple of years to get rid of them completely.

Do you deadhead bluebells?

If you leave them a bit longer the leaves will have time to fatten up the bulbs for next year. The longer you can stand leaving the leaves in place, the better your bluebell flowers will be next year. You can take the dead flower heads off though if you like.

Can a Spanish bluebell be a weed in a garden?

Spanish bluebells can also hybridise with the native form so are best controlled in gardens close to woodlands where the English bluebell is growing. Spanish bluebells can become a weed problem.

Can a Bluebell be grown in a garden?

Join the RHS. Although the native English bluebell and the larger Spanish bluebell are often grown in gardens, they can multiply and become a nuisance, requiring control. Spanish bluebells can also hybridise with the native form so are best controlled in gardens close to woodlands where the English bluebell is growing.

What are the different types of bluebell flowers?

Types of Bluebell Flowers. English Bluebell. These are also called ‘British bluebells and are native to England and France. These breathtaking purple-bluish flowers have been ... Spanish Bluebell. Virginia Bluebell. Scottish Bluebell. Campanula.

Why are bluebells a problem in the UK?

However in the average garden they can become a huge problem. A quick search ‘Bluebells Weeds’ will find that they even regarded as invasive in the UK especially when grown outside their natural environment, which is a woodland situation. In the garden Bluebells are a bit of pest and difficult to eradicate.