Virginia Bluebells Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Virginia bluebells seeds in late fall, planting them just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil moist. For spring planting, mix the Mertensia Virginica seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks before planting; keep the soil moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring; transplant the seedlings outdoors as soon as possible, since mature plants do not appreciate having their roots disturbed and do not grow well indoors.
Growing: Water regularly, being sure not to overwater; this plant prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil. This plant quickly goes dormant after its early blooming, and can reseed itself in favorable growing conditions. These blooms attract bees and butterflies. This makes an excellent choice for woodland plantings or other moist, shaded areas. Mature plants can be divided late in the season, once they are in a state of dormancy.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: Soon after blooming, each flower will produce small, shriveled fruits that contain the seeds. For best results, plant immediately; alternatively, store them in the refrigerator until planting several weeks before the last frost of spring. For longer storage, allow the Virginia bluebells seeds to dry in a protected place before storing them in the refrigerator.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Virginia Cowslip, Lungwort Oysterleaf, Roanoke Bells
Latin Name: Mertensia virginica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,100
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring
Got the VA Bluebells
Today I was able to put the Virginia bluebells seed that i got in the mail; on the new "VA Native plants bed" I prepared the soil and put them in the ground… will gave to wait, and wait (2 years) if I'm lucky enough to get some. Keep you posted. THANKS !!!
Fantastic germination
I sowed these in pots in an unheated pop-up greenhouse around December-January in zone 6a, and I have seedlings in every pot now at the end of March -- excellent germination. I now will attempt to be patient, waiting for them to get large enough to bloom. I love the large, affordable packet!
Virginian bluebells are hens teeth in the UK!
Unavailable either as seeds and plants in the UK so I am delighted to source 5 packets from Smart Seeds. Service first class - California to an English refrigerator in less that a working week! Actually I will stratify 50% in the refrigerator and sow the other half in a heated propagator - and see which approach succeeds best. I will post the result.
Bluebells
I planted these last fall and had about 6 or 7 come up this year! I know these take about 2-3 yrs to flower from seed but it will be worth the wait. Its very rare to find Bluebell seeds for sale but im so glad Everwilde has them!
DESCRIPTION
If you're looking for more Virginian flowers, you can view our other Northeast native wildflower seeds.
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow Virginia bluebells seeds in late fall, planting them just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil moist. For spring planting, mix the Mertensia Virginica seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks before planting; keep the soil moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring; transplant the seedlings outdoors as soon as possible, since mature plants do not appreciate having their roots disturbed and do not grow well indoors.
Growing: Water regularly, being sure not to overwater; this plant prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil. This plant quickly goes dormant after its early blooming, and can reseed itself in favorable growing conditions. These blooms attract bees and butterflies. This makes an excellent choice for woodland plantings or other moist, shaded areas. Mature plants can be divided late in the season, once they are in a state of dormancy.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: Soon after blooming, each flower will produce small, shriveled fruits that contain the seeds. For best results, plant immediately; alternatively, store them in the refrigerator until planting several weeks before the last frost of spring. For longer storage, allow the Virginia bluebells seeds to dry in a protected place before storing them in the refrigerator.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Virginia Cowslip, Lungwort Oysterleaf, Roanoke Bells
Latin Name: Mertensia virginica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,100
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring
Reviews
Review
Got the VA Bluebells
Today I was able to put the Virginia bluebells seed that i got in the mail; on the new "VA Native plants bed" I prepared the soil and put them in the ground… will gave to wait, and wait (2 years) if I'm lucky enough to get some. Keep you posted. THANKS !!!
Review
Fantastic germination
I sowed these in pots in an unheated pop-up greenhouse around December-January in zone 6a, and I have seedlings in every pot now at the end of March -- excellent germination. I now will attempt to be patient, waiting for them to get large enough to bloom. I love the large, affordable packet!
Review
Virginian bluebells are hens teeth in the UK!
Unavailable either as seeds and plants in the UK so I am delighted to source 5 packets from Smart Seeds. Service first class - California to an English refrigerator in less that a working week! Actually I will stratify 50% in the refrigerator and sow the other half in a heated propagator - and see which approach succeeds best. I will post the result.
Review
Bluebells
I planted these last fall and had about 6 or 7 come up this year! I know these take about 2-3 yrs to flower from seed but it will be worth the wait. Its very rare to find Bluebell seeds for sale but im so glad Everwilde has them!