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California Bluebells Seeds

California Bluebells Seeds

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Luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden. Tough and easy, California Bluebells, also called desert bluebells, laugh off the most inhospitable conditions like cold weather and drought. For the greatest impact, sow this heirloom in large numbers. Grow in spaces between paving stones, in rock gardens, and in the front of flower beds. Sow narrow strips of bluebells and violas between vegetable rows! These beautiful, little flowers will charm you, and are loved by native bees.

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Variety Info

Family: Boraginaceae

Native: California

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Spring

Plant Dimensions: 8"–16" tall, 6" wide. Quite variable in size depending on soil, exposure, fertility, and water.

Variety Info: Each vibrant-blue flower is only 1" wide but they are produced in clusters several inches across.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Cold Tolerant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date; also in late summer and fall, especially in mild climates.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: 1/16"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"

Thinning: Thin to 1 every 6"