Is it illegal to pick bluebells in England?

Is it illegal to pick bluebells in England?

The bluebell is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This means digging up the plant or bulb in the countryside is prohibited and landowners are prohibited from removing bluebells from their land to sell.

How do bluebells grow under trees?

If we take a cue from their natural habitat it will be no surprise to learn that bluebells thrive in partial shade, under deciduous trees or shrubs and need moist but well-drained soil. The easiest bluebells to establish are the bulbs you plant in spring, known as ‘in the green’.

Why do bluebells produce leaves in February?

Bluebells are primed by the temperatures they experience during February and March, the months when their leaves emerge from the ground. Normally this signals the start of a race, with bluebells sprinting to get their flowers out before leaf canopies block the light.

Are pink bluebells rare?

All three bluebell species can be found in pink or white versions. These occur as rare natural mutations but are often propagated and sold by the nursery trade. It is quite likely that genetic material of each colour has been introduced onto campus numerous times in the past.

What do bluebells smell like?

Fragrance of Bluebell The olfactive profile of the Bluebell is reminiscent of the Hyacinth. It is not a very strong fragrance but it becomes very noticeable when walking through a Bluebell wood. We describe it a green-floral, as it is oily-green and quite intoxicating.

Are bluebells poisonous to babies?

Bluebell It is also believed that the sap can cause skin irritation. Bluebells can be very invasive and, therefore, they are probably best avoided entirely if you have children, because even if they are planted out of the reach of children, there is a high likelihood that they will spread to other parts of your garden.

Where do Bluebells grow best?

Bluebells grow well in either sun or partial shade, but do better out of direct, strong sunlight. They prefer a humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil that doesn’t dry out in summer.

Do Bluebells produce seeds?

The flowers of the bluebell are at their best in late April and early May. When the flowers die, green seed pods are formed. By July these will be dry and brown and full of small black seeds. The seeds may take 5 years to develop into a mature flowering bulb.

Are bluebells poisonous to dogs?

Bluebells. Bluebell plants and bulbs contain ‘scillarens’, chemicals that reduce the heart rate. This can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and disorientation in dogs.

What are pink bluebells called?

Providing masses of colour and flowering with true elegance every spring, Hyacinthoides hispanica ‘Queen of Pinks’ really is bluebell royalty. If you have a large space to fill, this vigorous pink Spanish Bluebell (possibly more aptly named ‘Pinkbell’) is a great naturaliser and will be just the ticket.